The last Caribbean country to gain independence was Trinidad and Tobago, which became independent from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962. This marked the end of British colonial rule in the country, making it the most recent nation in the Caribbean to achieve sovereignty.
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August 12, 1898
Singapore gained its independence on 9 August 1965.
Uruquay gained independence on this day.
The first West Indian territory to gain independence was Jamaica, which achieved independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. This marked a significant milestone in the decolonization of the Caribbean region, inspiring other territories to seek self-governance. Following Jamaica, several other Caribbean nations also gained independence in the subsequent years.
India gained independence from the British Empire on August 15th, 1947.
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India gained independence from England (Britain) on August 15, 1947
Jamaica gained its independance from the UK on the 6th of August 1962
Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom on the 31st of August 1962.
It gained its Independence from Spain after 400 years as a subjugated and exploited Caribbean Island.