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The Republic of Macedonia changes its official and constitutional name to the Republic of North Macedonia as part of the Prespa agreement (2018), under which Greece will no longer veto the country's accession to NATO and the EU. [92] [93] 23 March: Kazakhstan changes the name of its capital from Astana to Nur-Sultan. [94]
Timeline of geopolitical changes may refer to: Geopolitical changes: Timeline of geopolitical changes (before 1500) Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899) Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999) Timeline of geopolitical changes (2000–present) National border changes: List of territory purchased by a sovereign nation from ...
The Kingdom of Siam changes its name to the Kingdom of Thailand. 10 July: Nazi Germany changes its name to the Greater German Empire. 23 July: Turkey fully annexes the Republic of Hatay. 27 July: Panama annexes a corridor of land connecting both separated pieces of the United States' Panama Canal Zone. [52] 16 August
In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed in the Philippines and claimed the islands for Spain [29] Miguel López de Legazpi forced the Treaty of Cebu on Rajah Tupas, which effectively gave Spain suzerainty over Cebu. [30] From Cebu, Legaspi expanded Spanish rule across the Philippines, taking possession of Manila for Spain in 1571. [31]
[14]: 85–87 Societal changes in Spain and the Philippines led to an expansion of the Philippine bureaucracy and its civil service positions, predominantly for the educated living in urban areas, although the highest levels continued to remain in the hand of those born in Spain. This, combined with a shifting economy, saw more complex social ...
This list may not reflect recent changes. Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999) Timeline of geopolitical changes (2000–present)
The Philippines is in tension with rival international claimants to various land and water territories in the South China Sea. The Philippines is currently in dispute with the People's Republic of China over the Camago and Malampaya gas fields. The two countries are also in dispute over the Scarborough Shoal.
This is a timeline of geopolitical changes around the world between 1500 and 1899. It includes dates of declarations of independence , changes in country name , changes of capital city or name, and changes in territorial ownership such as the annexation , occupation , cession , concession , or secession of land.