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...

regarding countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom or countries which aspire to do so. These include: Afghani independence: Anglo-Afghan...

The list of countries obtaining independence from Spain is a list of countries that broke away from Spain for independence, or occasionally incorporation...

Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland...

associated with the dates of independence from decolonization (e.g. 41 current states gained control of sovereignty from the United Kingdom and France between 1956...

colonies. Around 54 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, ahead of the French colonial empire...

This is a list of island countries. An island is a landmass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water. Many island countries are spread over...

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off...

list of wars and humanitarian conflicts involving the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its predecessor states (the Kingdom of...

The Electoral Commission's Register of Political Parties lists the details of political parties registered to contest elections in the United Kingdom...

Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) that do not form part of the European Union, though they cooperate with the EU via the Overseas Countries and Territories...

dates of significance. Decolonization Political history of the world Timeline of national independence List of countries that gained independence from Spain...

administering countries joined the United Nations or the General Assembly reassessed the status of certain territories. Since 1961 the list has been maintained...

declaration of independence United Nations list of non-self-governing territories War of Independence Independence from the United Kingdom. Part of Transcaucasian...

This list includes sovereign states (list) and states with limited recognition that have declared independence from a predecessor state or an occupying...

The Parliament of the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern...

The United Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Verenigd Koninkrijk der Nederlanden; French: Royaume uni des Pays-Bas) is the unofficial name given to the...

these countries were restored or established following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and new countries that had gained independence after the Soviet...

noted, independence was gained from the United Kingdom on the date (shown in column 2) of joining the Commonwealth. ^ B. Not a member of the Commonwealth...

United Kingdom. Eurostat still uses this expression. EU19 includes the countries in the EU15 as well as the Central European member countries of the OECD:...

A list of events relating to politics and government in the United Kingdom during 2023. 1 January – The Baroness Stedman-Scott steps down from the post...

gained independence from the United Kingdom List of countries that have used postal orders List of countries that prohibit camouflage clothing List of countries...

commonwealth with the United States, until gaining full independence in 1946. New Zealand, while de facto sovereign at that time, "only gained full capacity...

This is a list of wars involving the Kingdom of France from 987 until the abolition of the French monarchy on 21 September 1792. For specific battles involving...

independence, including a large part of French West Africa. Most of the remaining countries gained independence throughout the 1960s, although some colonizers...

November 1975. The name "Argentine Nation" was also used for the purposes of legislation. The Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom on 10 July...

the Kingdom of Great Britain and declared independence in 1776, fighting a successful revolutionary war. While Britain was fighting Napoleon, the two...

and Patriots over the unity or independence of the empire. These juntas gained their own levels of independence and autonomy from Spain through declarations...

ultimately recognizing the independence and sovereignty of the United States. The American colonies were established by royal charter in the 17th and 18th centuries...

50 African countries had gained independence from European colonial powers.[better source needed] The early twentieth century was a time of rising nationalism...