1981 ⟶ Belize Gains Independence

Belize becomes independent from the UK. 1,500 British soldie...
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🇬🇧 Uganda Gains Independence

Uganda becomes independent from the UK under Commonwealth status.⟶
Uganda Gains Independence (1962)
UgandaIndependenceDecolonizationCommonwealthAfricaUKPost-Colonialism

🇲🇹 Malta Gains Independence

Malta becomes independent from the UK.⟶
Malta Gains Independence (1964)
MaltaIndependenceDecolonizationUKEuropePost-ColonialismSelf-determination

🇬🇾 Guyana Gains Independence

Guyana becomes independent from the UK.⟶
Guyana Gains Independence (1966)
GuyanadecolonizationUKindependenceCaribbeanpost-colonialism

🇲🇺 Mauritius Gains Independence

Mauritius becomes independent from the UK under Commonwealth status.⟶
Mauritius Gains Independence (1968)
DecolonizationMauritiusUKCommonwealthIndependenceAfricaPost-Colonialism

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia Gains Independence from the UK

Saint Lucia becomes independent from the UK.⟶
Saint Lucia Gains Independence from the UK (1979)
decolonizationindependenceCaribbeanUKCommonwealthself-determination

🇧🇿 Belize Gains Independence

Belize becomes independent from the UK. 1,500 British soldiers remain to deter Guatemala from attacking the country over territorial disputes.⟶
Belize Gains Independence (1981)
BelizeIndependenceUKDecolonizationCentral AmericaTerritorial DisputesGuatemala