Norway was established in 872. A bit before Facebook then. If Facebook lasts over 1,000 years I'll buy you a pint.

Some insects lasted longer than some countries :P

Cool offhand factoid!

In 1885 he helped found and lead the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan on land traditionally inhabited by Métis people. After a series of battles that spring, the Provisional Government was defeated by Canadian troops. The country had been in existence for just 62 days. Riel was subsequently captured, convicted and hanged.