User:BuffaloChip97/Predecessors of sovereign states in North America
Today North America consists of ??? sovereign nations. The continent was colonized by the Europeans.
Most of the present-day nations gained independence from the late 18th century through the 20th century. There are still ??? dependencies on the continent
Sovereign states[edit]
Below there is a list of all present sovereign states in North America and their predecessors:
| Sovereign state | Predecessors |
|---|---|
 Belize
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Maya civilization (c250-1547)
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 Canada
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 Viceroyalty of New France (Colony of Kingdom of France - 1534-1763)
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 Mexico
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Aztec Triple Alliance (1325-1521) & Maya civilization (c250-1547)
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 United States
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Non-sovereign territories[edit]
This section contains areas that are not sovereign states, but are not part of the sovereign states listed above. This includes dependent territories and integral areas of a primarily non-North American state.
Dependent territories[edit]
Dependencies that are not internationally recognised, or not in effect, are listed in italics.
| Dependent Territories | Predecessors |
|---|---|
| Greenland |  Greenland (Colony of Icelandic Commonwealth - 982-1261)
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Other areas[edit]
See also[edit]
- List of sovereign states and dependent territories in North America
- List of predecessors of sovereign states in Europe
- Predecessors of sovereign states in South America
- Succession of states
- Decolonization of the Americas