(but Sweden and The Netherlands are very close. Sweden has a population of 9-10 million people and has become one of the strongest countries in Europe).
Also, Germany only exists as a nation since 1871. Italy since 1861. The UK since 1707 and England was never as relevant as the UK. France and Spain are the oldest major nations.
(but Sweden and The Netherlands are very close. Sweden has a population of 9-10 million people and has become one of the strongest countries in Europe).
