List of countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom

This is a list of countries and territories formerly ruled or administered by the United Kingdom or part of the British Empire, with their independence days. 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.

 Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia on 16 September 1975.

 Singapore gained independence from Malaysia on 9 August 1965.

 Samoa gained independence from New Zealand on 1 January 1962.

New Zealand has responsibilities for two freely associated states:
 Cook Islands (from 4 August 1965)
 Niue (from 19 October 1974)

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