Inside this Review of 2016:
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| Map of election results from the UK's "Brexit" referendum on leaving the European Union |
- Country name, capital, and flag changes
- Border changes and disputed territories
- Separatist states and proposed new countries
- Recognition of disputed countries
- Countries joining (and leaving) international organizations
- Sea borders and seabed claims
- New states and provinces within countries
- Changes to countries' coastal contours and official languages
Rebel Control Around the World in 2016
Time Zones that Changed in 2016
It's PolGeoNow's mission to track changes to the world's countries, borders, and territories, whether it's happening formally on the books or unofficially on the ground. When new countries appear, borders change, and territorial disputes arise or are settled, you'll hear about it here. With 2016 now concluded, here's our look back at the events of the year!
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