Oldest Companies by Continent

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Did you know some companies have been around for over 1,000 years? This map shows the oldest companies by continent, and their stories are as fascinating as history itself.

🇯🇵 In Asia, Kongō Gumi (founded 578) is the world’s oldest continuously operating company — a Japanese construction firm that built temples for over 1,400 years.
🇦🇹 In Europe, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium (803) in Austria still serves guests today, making it the world’s oldest restaurant.
🇲🇽 In North America, Casa de Moneda de México (1534) is the continent’s oldest mint, still producing coins.
🇵🇪 South America follows with Casa Nacional de Moneda in Peru (1565).
🌍 Africa’s Mauritius Post dates back to 1772, while
🇦🇺 Australia Post (1809) is Oceania’s oldest.

✨ These businesses have survived empires, revolutions, and modern capitalism — proving that tradition and adaptability can keep a company alive for centuries.

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