How many countries have an independence day from Britain?

Since then a total of 62 countries have gained independence from the United Kingdom. This is followed by France with 28, Spain with 17, The Soviet Union with 16, Portugal with 7 and the USA with 5.

What is still in the British Empire?

Little remains of British rule today across the globe, and it is mostly restricted to small island territories such as Bermuda and the Falkland Islands. However, a number of countries still have Queen Elizabeth as their head of state including New Zealand, Australia and Canada – a hangover of the Empire.

Why did the British leave India?

The British wouldn’t have left India if India was a huge financial asset to Britain. And if they had stayed, they would’ve continued to take India on the path of modernization. They left India with the slightest appearance of modern law, primary and higher education, industrialization, and modern medicine.

Which countries have gained independence from the United Kingdom?

Renamed Myanmar in 1989, but still officially known by the United Kingdom government as Burma. Independence from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand on 31 January 1968. Samoa gained independence from New Zealand on 1 January 1962.

What would India be like without the British rule?

India would have never been united if the British didn’t rule us. Without the Britishers, Mumbai wouldn’t have become the economic and financial capital of India. We would not have turned Delhi into New Delhi.

How many Britishers are there in India?

Not a big number compared to the Indian population. Wikipedia estimates about 300000-1000000. There a some famous ones like Roger Binny, Ruskin Bond etc. By the way they are known as Anglo Indians! India got independence on 15 August 1947. After independence some Britishers stayed in India.