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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. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]
Restoration of Independence, first established in 1811. November 15, 1838 Central America Costa Rica: June 19, 1839 Belgium Luxembourg: Grand Duchy re-established by the Treaty of London in personal union with the Netherlands (until 1890). August 25, 1839 Peru-Bolivia Confederation Bolivia: Restoration of Independence, first proclaimed in 1825.
Country Pre-independence name (if different) Date of independence or first stage Notes Day & month Year Afghanistan: 19 August: 1919: Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 [2] Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua, Leeward Islands [a] 1 November: 1981: Antigua Termination of Association Order [3] The Bahamas: 10 July: 1973: Bahamas Independence Act 1973 [4] Bahrain
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a military occupation, or after a major change in government. Many countries commemorate their independence from a colonial empire.
The list of countries obtaining independence from Spain is a list of countries that broke away from Spain for independence, or occasionally incorporation into another country, as depicted in the map below. These processes came about at different periods and world regions starting in the 17th century (Portugal).
Independence of Kosovo from Serbia after nine years of UN administration: 1999–2000 1999 East Timorese crisis East Timor Indonesia: Independence of East Timor from Indonesia after 2.5 years of UN administration: 1999–2009 Second Chechen War Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Russia: Chechnya defeated and reincorporated into Russia: 2000–2005 ...
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Country Pre-independence name (different) Date Year of independence or first stage Notes Afghanistan: Northern Persia 19 August: 1919 Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 Bahrain: 15 August: 1971 Brunei: 1 January: 1984 Cyprus: 16 August: 1960 Cyprus Independence Day is commonly celebrated on 1 October. Egypt: 28 February: 1922