These are Six Countries Born in the 2000s Era
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Before South Sudan declared independence, there were two civil wars in Sudan, which lasted from 1972 to 2005. Then, in 2005 South Sudan became an autonomous region.
South Sudan's independence was finally obtained through a referendum held in January 2011. The results of this referendum were later ratified on July 9, 2011, as well as the day that South Sudan was fully recognized as a fully sovereign state.
4. Montenegro (2006)
Montenegro.
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Montenegro declared independence on June 2, 2006 and decided to become a sovereign state after separating from Serbia.
Previously Montenegro was a kingdom in the 20th century and became part of Yugoslavia.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia, Montenegro formed a federation with Serbia. Until finally Montenegro declared independence.
5. Serbia (2006)
Subotica, Serbia.
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Serbia became independent on June 5, 2006 and gained independence after dissolving the confederation with Montenegro in 2006.
Until, there was the Serbian revolution which established the country as a constitutional monarchy. During World War II, Serbia and the Slavic countries formed Yugoslavia.
6. Timor Leste (2002)
Pos Lintas Batas Negara Terpadu RI-Timor Leste
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Based on the history of Timor Leste being colonized by Portugal in the 16th century. Post-Portugal left Timor Leste on November 28, 1975, the largest political party at that time, namely Fretilin, declared the independence of Timor Leste.
However, nine days after the declaration of independence, Indonesia invaded and later occupied Timor Leste, and declared this territory as the 27th province. Timor Leste was part of Indonesia for 24 years.
In 1999, the Indonesian government held a referendum, which gave the people of East Timor a choice between accepting the grant of autonomy within Indonesia or independence.
The results of the referendum which took place on August 30, 1999 showed that the majority of the people of Timor Leste wanted independence.
On May 20, 2002, Timor Leste officially became an independent country that was fully sovereign and recognized by the United Nations.
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