What is the oldest state?
Could you please clarify for me, what exactly do you mean by the term 'oldest state'? Are we referring to the earliest formed geopolitical entity, or perhaps the one with the longest continuous history? Are there any criteria we should consider when determining this, such as the length of its borders, the stability of its government, or the cultural heritage it possesses? Additionally, how do we account for changes in political affiliations and territorial disputes over time? It would be interesting to explore these nuances and see if we can arrive at a consensus on what constitutes the 'oldest state'.