Some random countries that nobody cares about right now

united states

Declared independence on July 4, 1776

From the 1500s through the 1700s, they were settled and colonized by the Spanish, British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and other European nations.  The original thirteen colonies were held by Great Britain until the Revolutionary War, after which they became the first thirteen states.  There are now 50 states in the United States.  The United States is considered the last truesuperpower, with the world's largest military and the world's largest economy.

Israel

Israel became an independent state on May 14, 1948

Following World War Two, the newly-formed United Nations drafted a treaty dividing up some of Palestine's land.  They established an independent Arab state and an independent Jewish state.  Many Jews emigrated to the new nation of Israel post WWII.  Creation of this new Jewish state was not universally accepted by Arabs, even though Israel was officially admitted to the UN on May 11, 1949.  There is still controversy surrounding Israel's very existence in the Middle East.

China

China's official date of independence is October 1, 1949.

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations.  As long ago as 221 BC, China was unified as a nation during the Qin dynasty.  They formed a republic on January 1, 1912.  The current Communist government, officially called the People's Republic of China, was formed in 1949.

Iran

The Iran Government gained independence on April,1 1979
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile 
yes iren has been targets for other countries

Afghanistan

 On 19 August 1919. 

  not until 1747,This chapter was adapted from the Department of State Post Report for Afghanistan. Supplemental material has been added to increase coverage of minor cities

 any other country can dominate the Afghan situation while the US... field between world powers, but not an appropriate target to conquer.

Brazil

The first European to explore Brazil was Pedro Álvares Cabral on April 22, 1500 under the sponsorship of Portugal. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, Brazil was a colony of Portugal. On September 7, 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and became a constitutional monarchy, the Empire of Brazil. A military coup in 1889 established a republican government. The country has seen a dictatorship (1930–1934 and 1937–1945) and a period of military rule

France

France never gained independence the way the United States did because France was never a colony. 

 The first written records for the History of France appear in the Iron Age

germany

gained there indepentens in 1855

never been under colinal rule
the center of the holy roman empire
used to be ruled my a group of people / countries

Mexico

Declared independence on September 16, 1810

 The Mexican War of Independence was a conflict between people of Mexico and Spanish colonial authorities which started on September 16, 1810. The war started as a rebellion against their colonial masters, but ended as an alliance between Mexican ex-royalists and Mexican guerrilla insurgents.

Mexico was a subject to Spanish colonial authorities.

Mexico is located in the Southern portion of North America

Saudi Arabia

Declared independence on September 23, 1932

 Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia.

 

United Kingdom

They declared independence on April 12, 1927. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland came into being with the renaming of the Kingdom. It is a country that consists of four constituent countries: Great Britian  Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Venezuela

Declared independence on July 5, 1811

Latin American fought against the Spanish empire. They gained their Independence from Spain. Their biggest rival during the War of Independence was the country of Spain. 

Saudi Arabia was established on September 23, 1932.

The first colony was founded in the 18th century. This country is also known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This country was founded by Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, after Muhammad's death who is the current president. They are leading in oil exports. Saudi Arabia can be found in the Middle East and is bordered by many countries.