After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, several new countries were created out of formerly Russian lands, including Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
In 1914, there were no major new lands or countries discovered. It was a year marked by the outbreak of World War I, which dominated global events and exploration was not a priority during that time.
When a country takes over new lands or countries it is known as imperialism, colonization or annexation. This can be driven by motives such as expanding territory, resources, power, or spreading ideology. It often involves political and military dominance over the conquered land and its people.
When a country takes over new lands or countries, it is known as colonialism or imperialism. This often involves establishing control over the political, economic, and social structures of the territory being colonized.
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the unexplored territories of the New World between Spain and Portugal. The treaty was intended to resolve disputes over newly discovered lands by establishing a line of demarcation in 1494. Spain was allotted territories to the west of the line, while Portugal was given lands to the east.
Discovering new lands was important for countries and explorers for reasons such as expanding territory, resources, trade routes, and spreading influence and power. It also led to the exchange of ideas, technologies, and cultures between different regions, contributing to the growth and development of societies.
Alaska and Iceland
believed Israel was created on lands belonging to Palestinians.
Lands' End was created in 1963.
Evergreen Lands was created in 1932.
Feoffees' Lands was created in 2005.
I Hope It Lands was created in 1996.
New Lands was created in 1925.
Lands Beyond was created in 1952.
The Western Lands was created in 1987.
Accursed Lands was created in 1996.
Rising Lands was created in 1997.
The Sunrise Lands was created in 2007.