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An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a military occupation, or after a major change in government. Many countries commemorate their independence from a colonial empire.
Costa Rica. June 19, 1839. Belgium. Luxembourg. Grand Duchy re-established by the Treaty of London in personal union with the Netherlands (until 1890). August 25, 1839. Peru-Bolivia Confederation. Bolivia. Restoration of Independence, first proclaimed in 1825.
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]
Below are lists of the countries and territories that were formerly ruled or administered by the United Kingdom or part of the British Empire (including military occupations that did not retain the pre-war central government), with their independence days. Some countries did not gain their independence on a single date, therefore the latest day ...
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A. Independence Day (Abkhazia) Afghan Independence Day. Independence Day (Albania) Independence Day (Algeria) Independence Day (Angola) Independence Day (Armenia) Republic Day (Armenia) Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan)
No official national day. A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal).
Poland. Russia. Defeat of Polish insurgents. Russian retains control of Poland, introduction of the Organic Statute of the Kingdom of Poland, liquidation of Polish autonomy. 1830–1839. Belgian Revolution. Belgium. Netherlands. Independence of Belgium from the Netherlands.