nations
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France
independent since mid-9th cen., though boundaries have changed often
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USA
declared independence of Britain in 1776; with current constituent states, since 1959
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Italy
unification achieved 1870
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United Kingdom
constituent countries joined the kingdom between 16th & 19th cen., with Northern Ireland as separate from Eire from 1925
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Switzerland
Swiss Confederation of area smaller than modern nation was created in 1291; 22 cantons in confederation since 1815, adopted federal constitution 1848
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Ireland
established 1937
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Austria
distinct political entity emerged in 10th cen.; with current borders, after WW I
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Spain
united 1479
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Morocco
gained independence in 1956
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Armenia
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Canada
confederation est. 1867; gained control of its constitution from Britain in 1982
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Belize
gained internal self-government 1965, independent from Britain since 1981
