Saxe-Coburg Gotha - a Germanic country in existence from 1826-1918 when it united with the other Germanic states to form Weimar Germany. It's best known for Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, who came from its royal house and married Victoria.
The Vatican?
Yeah, that place in Rome where the pope lives. Ever heard of it?
I would say that for the first three years, neither the U.S. nor the Confederacy were recognized nations.
And you would be incorrect. As previously noted, the United States got its first foreign recognition on St. Eustasius in late 1776 and the CSA got it from Saxe-Coburg Gotha - both well within 3 years of their creation.
My questions were ofcourse, rhetorical.
Based on the quality and quantity of recognition I think it is safe to say that neither had any real recognition for the first three years of their existence.