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This is a list of sovereign states in the 1950s, giving an overview of states around the world during the period between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1959. It contains 108 entries, arranged alphabetically, with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty .
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [1] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [2] [3] [4]
In personal union with the UK and many other countries until 1950. August 15, 1947 United Kingdom Pakistan: In personal union with the UK and many other countries until 1956. January 4, 1948 United Kingdom Burma: Independence restored after British rule. Initial establishment in 849 Name changed to Myanmar in 1989. February 4, 1948 United Kingdom
A historical sovereign state is a state that once existed, but has since been dissolved due to conflict, war, rebellion, annexation, or uprising. This page lists sovereign states , countries , nations , or empires that ceased to exist as political entities sometime after 1453, grouped geographically and by constitutional nature.
These polities are generally sovereign states, including states with limited recognition (when recognised by at least one UN member state), but excludes minor dependent territories, whose leaders can be found listed under territorial governors in the 20th century.
Sovereign states by decade: 1900s: ... 1940s: 1950s: 1960s: 1970s: 1980s: 1990s: 19th century. List of political entities in the 19th century Sovereign states by decade:
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 205 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System : 193 UN member states , [ 1 ] two UN General Assembly non-member observer ...
1950s in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2 C) 1950s in the Republic of the Congo (9 C) 1950s in the Cook Islands (6 C) 1950s in Costa Rica (7 C)