Decolonization of Europe

The decolonization of Europe occurred after World War II. Nations in Europe achieved independence by either transitioning from British rule to Dominion status then to full independence or directly by decolonisation.

Country[1] Colonial name Colonial power[2] Independence declared[3] First head of state[4] War for independence
 Malta Crown Colony of Malta  British Empire 21 September 1964 George Borg Olivier -
 Cyprus British Cyprus  British Empire 16 August 1960 Makarios III -[5]

References

  1. ↑ Timeline list arranged according to current countries. Explanatory notes are added in cases where decolonization was achieved jointly or where the current state is formed by merger of previously decolonized states.
  2. ↑ Some territories changed hands multiple times, so in the list is mentioned the last colonial power. In addition to it the mandatory or trustee powers are mentioned for territories that were League of Nations mandates and United Nations trust territories.
  3. ↑ Date of decolonization. Dates for territories annexed by or integrated into previously decolonized independent countries are given in separate notes. Subsequent mergers, secessions and civil and other wars in the period after decolonization and the resulting states and federations are not part of this list - see the list of sovereign states by formation date.
  4. ↑ First head of state after independence. For current and former Commonwealth realms instead of first head of state is listed the first head of government.
  5. ↑ Armed struggles by the EOKA (Greek) and TMT (Turkish) organizations.


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