9 Countries that Don’t Exist Anymore

Throughout time, the maps of the world have constantly evolved as different nations rise and fall. Many territories that were once independent countries have disappeared from the modern geopolitical landscape. The causes of a country's disappearance can be as diverse as its history, ranging from natural disasters and economic collapse to cultural assimilation and regime change. Whatever the reason, the legacy of these vanished nations lives on through their art, literature, architecture, and oth...