The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 196

Formerly part of Romania, Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Un

Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an indepe

Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African k

Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a F

The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Rom

Guadeloupe has been a French possession since 1635. The island of Sai

Unstable Comoros has endured 19 coups or attempted coups since gainin

Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with ind