Merdok

Merdok, offcially the Republic of Merdok is an island country in Asia

Etymology
The country was named Merdok when Europeans first heard the locals call the place mer dok meaning our land in the native language

First Settlers
Merdok was first settled about 15,000 years ago by people who walked from a land bridge connecting Merdok with Japan which itself was connected with Korea due to a landbridge

Establishment of a nation
A nation was first established in 936 BC as a republic meaning it is the oldest country with the current form of government

European discovery
Europeans discovered the island in 1672 but didn't have much interest in colonizing the island because they didn't find any resources

Japanese occupation
During WWII Merdok was occupied by the Japanese

Present
Nowadays Merdok is one of the most highly developed countries in the world