List of Former Sovereign States

A historical sovereign state is a state that once existed but was dissolved due to conflict, war, rebellion, or annexation by another state. This list includes sovereign states, countries, nations, or empires that ceased to exist as political entities sometime after 1453, grouped geographically and based on constitutional nature.

Accession Criteria

The criteria for inclusion in this list are similar to those in the list of states with limited recognition. To be included here, a state must have had real authority and control over its region, maintaining relations with other states as a recognized sovereign entity.

Historical States by Region

### Ancient and Medieval States

* **Abyssinia**: former African kingdom, corresponding to modern-day Ethiopia
* **Holy Roman Empire**: medieval empire that dissolved in the 19th century
* **Norman's Government of Europe**: brief period of Norman rule over parts of Europe (11th-12th centuries)
* **The Kingdom Land Island**: unknown or unverified state

### Modern States

#### Europe

* **Kingdom of France**:
+ **Modern France**: dissolved in the 19th century
+ **French Republic I**: established in 1792, dissolved in 1804
+ **French Republic II**: established in 1848, dissolved in 1852
+ **French Empire I**: established in 1804, dissolved in 1815
+ **French Empire II**: established in 1852, dissolved in 1870
* **Kingdom of Germany**:
+ **Holy Roman Empire**: medieval empire that dissolved in the 19th century
+ **German Empire**: established in 1871, dissolved in 1918
+ **North German Union**: precursor to the German Empire (1867-1871)
* **United Kingdom**:
+ **Kingdom of Norway** (184): briefly united with Sweden (1814-1905)

#### Africa

* **Abyssinia**: former African kingdom, corresponding to modern-day Ethiopia
* **The Republic of Congo**: dissolved in the 19th century

#### Asia

* **Soviet Republic of Korea**: brief period of Soviet influence over Korea (1948-1953)

Reasons for Disappearance

States on this list have ceased to exist due to various reasons, including:

* Conquest by another state
* Vassalization
* Colonization
* Peaceful integration
* Fusion
* Collapse
* Dislocation
* Division
* Dismemberment
* Change of constitution
* Political regime and name

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and the inclusion criteria may be subject to revision.