Countries That No Longer Exist in Asia 2022

The habitable landmass of our planet is way broader than our imagination. In this landmass, whole new nations emerge and disappear due to tremendous geopolitical activities. Andorra, a small European country, had been controlled by France and Spain for hundreds of years. In May 1993, a referendum approved a new constitution, which cut down the power of both the countries and established Andorra as a parliamentary democracy. In the Asian region, the independent existence of countries such as Tibet is still in doubt.

Countries with greater military powers sometimes occupy the less powerful countries to fulfil their agenda. That is how some countries have lost their jurisdiction since ancient times. 

Countries That No Longer Exist in Asia 

Bengal

The early history of Bengal consists of Indian empires, internal conflicts, and the contest between Buddhism and Hinduism for supremacy. Bengal used to be the site of important kingdoms. The primitive cities of Bengal date back to the period of Vedic tradition. From 1338 to 1539, Bengal used to be an independent kingdom. It was located in Southern Asia. Later on, after the post-independence of India, Bengal was divided between India and Bangladesh.

Burma

In the year of 1989, Burma switched its name to Myanmar officially. Unfortunately, many countries have not acknowledged this change yet. The Pyu were the primitive residents of Burma. It was part of a cross-country trade route from China to India. This trade with India brought Buddhism to this country. 

Ceylon

In the past, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon. Before the Europeans drove the Arabs away, Ceylon used to be a centre of trading for the Arabs. After this period, Ceylon was ruled by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and last but not least, the British till its full freedom.

East Pakistan

East Pakistan used to be a special province which was founded in 1955 under the One Unit Policy. From 1947 to 1971, East Pakistan was a territory of Pakistan. Today this region is the free country of Bangladesh.

Sikkim

From the 17th century to 1975, Sikkim was an independent autocracy. Phuntsog Namgyal was the first king of Sikkim. It was aligned with the famous Silk Route toward China. It shared borders with West Bengal, Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Today, it is a part of northern India.

South Vietnam

After the surrender of Saigon to the forces of North Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam became the government of South Vietnam. Later it merged with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to establish the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. From 1954 to 1976, South Vietnam retained its existence as the anti-communist equivalent of North Vietnam. Nowadays, it is a part of united Vietnam.

Taiwan

The history of Taiwan dates back almost tens of thousands of years. It was one of the earliest pieces of evidence of human civilization. Taiwan has not been a free country throughout its history. However, Taiwan is an independent country today.

Tibet 

Tibet was a sovereign state which was founded in the 7th century. In 1912, the Dalai Lama announced it as an independent country. In the year 1950, the eternal peace of Tibet was disturbed as China invaded it. Tibet is also known as the Xizang Autonomous Region of China. This country is still seeking independence today.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

The Soviet Union possessed its origins in the Russian Revolution, held in 1917.  Revolutionary leftists overthrew Czar Nicholas II and thus ending the rule of the Romanovs, which was centuries long. The USSR was a globally powerful communist country. In 1991, this huge country collapsed and split into 15 countries named: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine. 

United Arab Republic

The United Arab Republic was founded as the first step towards the formation of a larger pan-Arab state, The idea was first proposed to the President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser by a group of military and political leaders in Syria. In 1958, Egypt and Syria tied as an alliance to establish the United Arab Republic. However, Syria left the alliance in 1961. Egypt continued to keep the name United Arab Republic for several years.

Conclusion

Various factors work behind the uprising and even falling of nations. It is the integrity and unity which binds a nation. Despite the lack of military forces, Bhutan is a country that has never been occupied, conquered, or even ruled by external forces. Sometimes many nations come forward and join together to form a new nation. Especially after the end of World War 2, many countries joined together and even fell apart, creating or vanishing many countries from the global map.