In 1960, Somalia gained its independence through the unification of two territories: British Somaliland, which became independent on June 26, 1960, and Italian Somaliland, which followed on July 1, 1960. The two regions merged to form the Somali Republic. This unification was a significant moment in Somali history, marking the establishment of a sovereign nation after years of colonial rule.
Somalia League was created in 1960.
Trust Territory of Somalia ended in 1960.
Somalia was divided between the Britons and the Italians. British Somaliland was controlled from 1884-1960 while Italian Somaliland was controlled from 1889-1960.
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Somalia was divided between the Britons and the Italians. British Somaliland was controlled from 1884-1960 while Italian Somaliland was controlled from 1889-1960.
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Italy officially lost control of Somalia in 1947 but it was administered by Italy as a UN territory until 1960
somali take independent in 1960
The modern country of Somalia was created on July 1, 1960 when the British and Italian Somaliland territories merged. These territories were British and Italian colonies until they were given their independence on June 26, 1960, and 1 July, 1960.