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The entries in boldface are existing nations which separated from the British Empire (some remain part of the Commonwealth). They include numbers of nations in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Australia - (dominion 1907) - independent 1947, formally 1986
Bahamas - self-governing 1964, independent 1973
British Guiana - independent 1966 as Guyana
British Honduras - independent 1981 as Belize
British Malaya - independent 1957, part of Malaysia1963
Brunei - independent 1984
Canada - (dominion 1867) independent 1931, formally 1982
Ceylon - independent 1947, now Sri Lanka
Cyprus - independent 1960
India - independent as India and Pakistan, 1947
Malta - independent 1964
New Zealand - (dominion 1907)- independent 1947
Newfoundland - part of Canada, 1949
Singapore - independent 1985
* African colonies alphabetically:
Basutoland - became independent as Lesotho, 1966
Bechuanaland - became independent as Botswana, 1966
British Somaliland - merged with Somalia, 1963 (part declared independence 1991)
Egypt - occupied twice, independent 1922
Gambia - independent 1965
Gold Coast - independent as Ghana, 1957
Kenya (formerly British East Africa) - independent 1963
Nigeria - various merges, independent 1960
Northern Rhodesia - merged with Nyasaland
Nyasaland (formerly British Central Africa) - independent as Malawi, 1961
Sierra Leone - independent 1961
Sudan - independent 1956
Swaziland - independent 1968
Tanganyika - independent 1962, now part of Tanzania
Uganda - independent 1962
Union of South Africa - Republic of South Africa, 1961
Zanzibar - independent 1963, now part of Tanzania
Zimbabwe - independent 1980
* Asian and Pacific islands, alphabetically:
Ellice Islands - independent 1978 as Tuvalu
Friendly Islands - protectorate lifted 1970, island nation Tonga
Gilbert Islands - autonomous 1971, independent 1979 as Kiribati
Maldives - independent (sultanate) 1965
Mauritius - independent 1968
New Hebrides - (with France) independent 1980 as Vanuatu
Nauru - independent 1968
Seychelles - independent 1976
Solomon Islands - independent 1978
* Caribbean islands , alphabetically:
Antigua - independent 1981 (Antigua and Barbuda)
Barbados - independent 1966
Barbuda - declared independence 1980 (Antigua and Barbuda)
Dominica (small island) - independent 1978
Grenada - independent 1974
Jamaica - independent 1962
St. Christopher and Nevis - independent 1983
Saint Lucia - independent 1979
St. Vincent and the Grenadines - independent 1979
Trinidad and Tobago - independent 1962
What else can I help you with?
What colonies did not win its independence from great britain in the mid to late 20th century?
Angola
Did the Republic of Guinea win its independence from Great Britain in the mid to late 20th century?
The Republic of Guinea won its independence from France in 1958.You might be thinking of Papua New Guinea, which won its independence from Great Britain in 1975.
What colonies did not win its independence from Great Britain in the mid to late 20th century Kenya Ghana Western Sahara Botswana?
Western Sahara
What was Qatar former colony called?
Qatar was formerly a part of the Ottoman Empire and later came under British protection in the early 20th century. During this period, it was referred to as a British protectorate rather than a colony in the traditional sense. The country gained full independence from Britain on September 3, 1971.
In what century did most African colonies gained independence?
The 20th. Century
Why did Britain agree to demand for self rule Australia?
Britain did not oppress Australia, and force it to remain a colony. There was not the same violence as seen in the American War of Independence, and perhaps Britain wanted to avoid replaying this event. The fact is that Australia had enough wealth and significance on the world stage by the beginning of the 20th century to make a successful bid for self-government.
Which country did many European colonies gain their independence from in the 1820s?
Great Britain... Great Britain had only just started establishing it's Empire in the 1820's. These colonies only started to gain their independence in the second half of the 20th century.
Which imperial power had Vietnam as a colony through the first half of the 20th century?
France had vietnam as a colony through half of the 20th century because they wanted another country helping them during the war
When did most of Britain and colonies become independent?
Most of Britain’s colonies gained independence during the mid-20th century, particularly following World War II. This period saw a wave of decolonization, with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean achieving independence in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Notable examples include India in 1947 and many African nations throughout the 1960s. By the late 20th century, most of the British Empire had dissolved, leading to the independence of former colonies.
Which colony won its independence for France in the mid-20th century?
Algeria won its independence from France in the mid-20th century, achieving this after a protracted and violent struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence, which lasted from 1954 to 1962. The conflict was marked by significant social and political upheaval and resulted in Algeria gaining full sovereignty on July 5, 1962. This event marked a pivotal moment in the decolonization process in Africa.
Did Ireland gain independence from England in the 20th century?
Yes, in 1922
The united states kept what as a colony untellthe 20th century?
Puerto Rico
