International borders have changed dramatically over the centuries, with some countries disappearing through conquest or governmental collapse, serving as a reminder of impermanence.
The trend in recent times leans toward the disintegration of nations rather than expansion, illustrating the fluidity of national boundaries.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire, a diverse entity from 1867-1918, dissolved post-World War I, resulting in multiple independent nations, highlighting the rapid shift in national landscapes.
Czechoslovakia emerged from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, faced Nazi annexation, Soviet occupation, and eventually split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, representing historical volatility in borders.
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