India gained its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after nearly 100 years of foreign domination, although the British presence in India began much earlier. The struggle for independence involved a significant movement led by various leaders and groups advocating for self-rule. The independence was marked by the end of colonial rule and the partition of India into two separate nations: India and Pakistan.
Malaysia gained independence from British colonial rule on August 31, 1957. This marks over 66 years of independence as of 2023. The day is celebrated annually as Merdeka Day, a national holiday in the country.
Great Britain gained more territory.
India was a colony of England and was a member of the British Empire until 1947, when it gained its independence. Today, India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Because Cuba been a Spanish Colony for 400 years before it gained its independence.
It gained its Independence from Spain after 400 years as a subjugated and exploited Caribbean Island.
The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.
Afghanistan has been a country for over 200 years, since it gained independence from the British Empire in 1919.
Costa Rica became an independent country in 1838. As of 2017, the country is 179 years old.
Malaysia gained independence from British colonial rule on August 31, 1957. This marks over 66 years of independence as of 2023. The day is celebrated annually as Merdeka Day, a national holiday in the country.
After the war of independence, Algeria gained its independence after 130 years of French colonialism and became officially an independent country in July 05, 1962.
Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.
- DeclaredJuly 28, 1821 - ConsolidatedDecember 9, 1824 - RecognizedAugust 14, 1879
Uganda is a small country that lies in the mid-Eastern part of Africa. It was settled thousands of years ago, but officially gained its independence in 1962.
The first foreign minister of Zambia in 1964 was Vernon Mwaanga. He played a significant role in the country's diplomacy following its independence from British colonial rule. Mwaanga was instrumental in shaping Zambia's foreign policy during the early years of independence, particularly in relation to regional issues in southern Africa.
Haiti is the Caribbean country that has been independent for more than 200 years. It gained independence from France in 1804 after a successful slave rebellion, making it one of the oldest independent nations in the region.
Its national birthday, was July 4, 1776. Americans celebrate it as July 4, 1776 but that was only when the Declaration of Independence was signed. However the war went on for many more years and America really gained Independence in 1783. so technically 234 years but literally 227 years.
Guyana became independent on May 26, 1966. As of 2023, it has been 57 years since Guyana gained its independence.