Countries

United States

Declared independence on July 4, 1776

From the 1500s through the 1700s, they were settled and colonized by the Spanish, British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and other European nations.  The original thirteen colonies were held by Great Britain until the Revolutionary War, after which they became the first thirteen states.  There are now 50 states in the United States.  The United States is considered the last true superpower, with the world's largest military and the world's largest economy.

Israel

Israel became an independent state on May 14, 1948

Following World War Two, the newly-formed United Nations drafted a treaty dividing up some of Palestine's land.  They established an independent Arab state and an independent Jewish state.  Many Jews emigrated to the new nation of Israel post WWII.  Creation of this new Jewish state was not universally accepted by Arabs, even though Israel was officially admitted to the UN on May 11, 1949.  There is still controversy surrounding Israel's very existence in the Middle East.

China

China's official date of independence is October 1, 1949.

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations.  As long ago as 221 BC, China was unified as a nation during the Qin dynasty.  They formed a republic on January 1, 1912.  The current Communist government, officially called the People's Republic of China, was formed in 1949.  

Iran

Iran's official date of independence is April 1, 1979.

During 1980-88, Iran fought a bloody, indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf and led to clashes between US Navy and Iranian military forces between 1987 and 1988. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US, UN, and EU economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism and its nuclear weapons ambitions.

Mexico

Mexico's official date of independence is September 16, 1810.

Mexico was conquered ad colonized by Spain in the early 16th century. Administered as the Viceroyalty of New Spain for three centuries, it achieved its independence early in the 19th 


Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's official date of independence is September 23, 1938.

Saudi Arabia has never been colonized, so their independence day is actually the day when their kingdom was created.  Their independence was declared on September 23, 1932, which is now called “Unification of the Kingdom”.  Saudi Arabia is in the Middle East and it borders the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom's official date of independence is April 12, 1927.

Although the United Kingdom has had many revolts and has had many governments and royal families overthrown, they haven’t actually been ruled by another country. They are an island nation located Northeast of Europe, and have ruled many other countries, but they have never been ruled themselves. 







Venezuela

Venezuela's official date of independence July 5, 1811.

Venezuela was colonized by Spain in 1522 despite resistance from indigenous peoples. It became the first Spanish American colony to declare independence in 1811, but did not securely establish independence until 1821 (as a department of the federal republic of Gran Colombia, gaining full independence in 1830). During the 19th century Venezuela suffered political turmoil and dictatorship, and it was dominated by regional caudillos (military strongmen) well into the 20th century.

Afghanistan                                         

Afghanistan's official date of independence is August 19, 1919

When they got their independence, they were relived from the UK control over Afghan foreign affairs. Their government type is Islamic Republic. In 1709 the Hotaki dynasty was established in Kandahar followed by the Ahmad Shah Durrani's rise to power.

Brazil                                                          

Brazil's official date of independence is September 7th, 1822 when they got independence from Portugal. Many different immigrants settled in Brazil and played an important role in their culture. Brazil is a federal republic government.

France                                                     

France is a republic based government, and has no exact date set as to when they got their independence, but july 14th of 1789 the french monarchy was overthrown, and September 22nd, 1792 was when the first french republic was founded. August 1oth 843, western Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire. 

Germany                                                          

Germany's official date of independence is the 18th of January, 1871, on this day Germany was divided into 4 different zones of occupation, UK..US..USSR..FRANCE. West and East Germany unified on October 3rd 1990, that all 4 powers were given their rights.

India                                                        

India's official date of independence is the 15th of August, 1947 from the UK. India is a federal republic type government. Indian has a long history of collaboration with many other countries, and is considered a leader of the developing world.