Greece

Greece began a war of independence from Ottoman rule.

Greece formally recognized as a modern nation state.

Greece expanded its territory during the Balkan Wars.

Greece participated in World War I, aligning with the Allies.

Greece was defeated in the Greco-Turkish War, leading to significant territorial loss.

A short-lived republic was established but faced civil unrest.

Civil strife culminated in the establishment of a royalist dictatorship.

Greece experienced a military coup and subsequent dictatorship.

Greece began transitioning back to a democratic government.

Greece became the tenth member of the European Union.