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Which country got independence after 1945?
Decolonization after 1945
- Colonial world dominance in 1939.
- World War II undermines the colonial system.
- Accelerated decolonization after 1945.
- Independence for India and Pakistan.
- Independence for Burma, Ceylon and Malaysia.
- Independence for the Indonesian Archipelago.
- Independence for Indochina.
Which countries got independence after 1947?
Colonies, Protectorates and Mandates
| Country | Pre-independence name (different) | Year of independence or first stage |
|---|---|---|
| India | Hindustan,BharatVarsha | 1947 |
| Iraq | 1932 | |
| Israel | Mandatory Palestine | 1948 |
| Jamaica | 1962 |
Which countries got independence around 1950’s?
In 1950 there were only four independent countries on the continent: Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Liberia. All other countries gained their independence in the decades that followed. Most recently, Eritrea became independent of Ethiopia in 1993.
Which country got independence in 1949?
National Day commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949.
Which country was independent in 1930?
Cawnpore got independent in 1930.
Who got independence after ww2?
Timeline
| Country and Region | Colonial name | Independence declared |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Dutch East Indies Empire of Japan | August 17, 1945 December 27, 1949 |
| Vietnam | French Indochina Empire of Japan | September 2, 1945 |
| Jordan | Emirate of Transjordan | May 25, 1946 |
| Philippines | Empire of Japan Commonwealth of the Philippines | July 4, 1946 |
Which two countries became independent after the First World War?
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia gained independence. They were occupied again by the Soviet Union in 1940.
How many countries gained their independence on a single date?
Some countries did not gain their independence on a single date, therefore the latest day of independence is shown with a break down of dates further down. A total of 63 countries have claimed their independence.
How many countries were independent in the world before 1900?
Only 20 were independent before the start of the 19th century—a mere 10%— and by 1900, only 49 or 25% of the countries of today were independent. Here are all the countries in the world, listed in order from the oldest to the youngest. The independence dates are segmented by time period to make finding dates easier.
When did India gain its independence from France?
On August 15, 1947 India was granted independence. Up until World War II, France had maintained control of Vietnam. But it was events that occurred during World War II that would lead to the first Indochina War.
What was the name of the two countries that split in 1944?
Ruanda-Urundi declares independence and split within two countries: Rwanda and Burundi . Under the 1944 Armistice with the Allies, Bulgaria renounces the 1941 annexation of Vardar Macedonia from Yugoslavia and Eastern Macedonia and Western Thrace from Greece.