Sentence examples for it gained independence from inspiring English sources

Next month, Kenya will elect a new President, only its fourth since it gained independence from the United Kingdom fifty years ago.

By James Verini February 20 , 2013 Nextmonth, Kenya will elect a new President, only its fourth since it gained independence from the United Kingdom fifty years ago.

It gained independence from Britain, its colonial master for a century and a half, in 1964, but independence from Rome seems as remote as ever.

Bangladesh has been a victim of a power struggle between its two major parties since it gained independence.

It couldn't be, as it was part of France itself from 1830 until it gained independence, in 1962, and severed ties with its former colonial ruler.

It gained independence from Britain in 1960 and soon afterwards sank its fortunes in the dream of a pan-Somalian state, which would include parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.

Denmark had ruled Iceland until it gained independence in 1947.

But Sabah opted to become part of Malaysia when it gained independence in 1963.

Administration of the Andamans and Nicobars was passed to India when it gained independence in 1947.

Both defendants fled Bangladesh shortly after it gained independence from Pakistan.

The country has had political parties at various times since it gained independence in 1960.