Record no. MRB-2026-006877

First new sovereign state of the 21st century

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Timor-Leste (East Timor) restored its independence on 20 May 2002, becoming the first new sovereign nation of the 21st century after a UN-administered transition.

Record details

Record holder: Institutional / General Record
Place: Timor-Leste
Date achieved: 20 May 2002
Category: Human Achievement
Record number: MRB-2026-006877
Status: Reference (not certified)

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