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Botswana Independence Day is marked by patriotic ceremonies, flag-raising ceremonies, cultural displays, and public gatherings, reflecting Botswana's achievements as an independent nation.

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Seychelles celebrates its 50th Independence anniversary

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June 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Solomon Islands gained independence from Britain on 7 July, 1978.

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July 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Afghanistan gained its independence in 1919 with the signing of The Treaty of Rawalpindi 

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August 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Under British protectorship since 1899, Kuwait became fully independent in June 1961.

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Image of the flag of Kuwait, which consists of a horizontal tricolour of green, white, and red with a black trapezoid at the hoist.
June 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Malta is a country in Southern Europe, and a member of the European Union. It is an island near the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.
Today is Independence Day.

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September 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Vanuatu, a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consists of a chain of 13 principal and many smaller islands. Vanuatu means “Our Land Forever” in many of the locally used Melanesian languages.

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July 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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United States of America

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July 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Composed of two islands of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has an area of 269 square km. The capital is Basseterre.

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September 19, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Today marks 62 years since the Republic of Malawi became independent from British rule.

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July 6, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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British rule ended on 30 June 1997, with China taking over at midnight, 1 July 1997  

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June 30, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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The Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm, separate from the United Kingdom in 1973.

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July 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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The British Somaliland Protectorate gained independence on 26 June 1960 and united with the Trust Territory of Somalia to form the Somali Republic, it later broke away and unilaterally declared independence in 1991.
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Somalia/Somaliland: the differences and issues explained
Find out the differences between Somalia and Somaliland, the history of Somaliland and the issues being faced in Somaliland today.
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June 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Kiribati achieved independence in 1979.

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Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
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July 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Belize is on the northeast coast of Central America, south of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is a land of mountains, swamps, and tropical jungle.

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September 21, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Maldives is an island country in the north-central Indian Ocean consisting about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks, 200 of which are inhabited.

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Maldives - National Geographic Society
Situated in the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives is an independent island nation renowned for their clear emerald waters and unique biodiversity across 1,190 coral islands.
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July 26, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Renamed in 2018, Eswatini was formerly called Swaziland. It is a small, open economy bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, with a population of about 1.3 million

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Eswatini | Capital, Population, Maps, Flag, & King | Britannica
Geographical and historical treatment of Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. It is a small, landlocked co...
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September 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Qatar is an Emirate in the Middle East. The country gained independence 3 September 1971.
Qatar’s history is shaped by its strategic location in the Arabian Gulf.

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September 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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The Malayan Declaration of Independence was officially proclaimed on 31 August 1957 by the first chief minister of the Federation of Malaya, which became Malaysia in 1963.

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BBC ON THIS DAY | 31 | 1957: Malaya celebrates independence
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August 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day is celebrated with military-style parade through the streets of Port-of-Spain.

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Independence Day – NALIS – National Library and Information System Authority
The evening is usually marked by the presentation of National Awards in a ceremony held at the President's House. These awards, which were first presented in 1969, honour the outstanding achievements of citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in various fields.
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August 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.

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Independence Day: Celebrating India's freedom
A nationwide celebration of freedom, patriotism, and unity.
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August 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Bahrain declared its independence on 15 August 1971.  

The Kingdom of Bahrain covers 36 Persian Gulf islands off the east coast of Saudi Arabia.

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Constitutional history of Bahrain
Introduction The Kingdom of Bahrain covers 36 Persian Gulf islands off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. These islands make up only 760 square kilometres, but Bahrain is one of the most densely populate
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August 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Independence Day, in Pakistan is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 14 to commemorate the end of British rule in 1947.

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Independence Day (Pakistan) | 2026, History, Date, & Facts | Britannica
Independence Day in Pakistan is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 14. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the creation of the independent state of Pakistan as a h...
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August 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Jamaica Independence Day is celebrated on 6 August, marking 1962 full independence from British rule. This day is a vibrant celebration of Jamaican identity, culture, and sovereignty.

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Jamaica Independence, 1962 | The National Library of Jamaica
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August 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM