• Arthur Besse@lemmy.mlM
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    3 months ago

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_that_have_gained_independence_from_the_United_Kingdom says the current count is 65 countries, but cites https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-countries-to-have-gained-independence-from-the-same-country which says 66 (4 + 62).

    France and Spain are in second and third place with 28 and 17, respectively.

  • Xavienth@lemmygrad.ml
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    3 months ago

    Canada is wrong here. I think 1971 is referencing when our new constitution was prepared (which we didn't have the right to implement or edit without British OK until 1982, but this is not celebrated). What is celebrated is Canada Day, 1 July 1867 but that celebrates Confederation into Canada under British rule, not Independence.

    • ivy@lemmy.ml
      hexagon
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      3 months ago

      Do you mean could there be a better infographic posted? With more info about decolonization?

      I have some resources there, people are competing to make the flashiest infographics about it now which is nice. Extremely fringe benefit of YouTube and TikTok.

      Or did you mean poorer countries celebrating a new kind of independence day once they stop relying on Washington or get rid of military bases from Euros?

      Because I hope the Sahel states will celebrate their alliance with by establishing a new holiday if they haven't already. For getting rid of the damn French.

      • dan42O@infosec.pub
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        3 months ago

        There are various ways of oppression occurring everywhere and all around the world. Like embargos, e-waste, textile waste etc. so yes to what you mentioned. But this is an amazing share. A bit blurry to read.

        • ivy@lemmy.ml
          hexagon
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          edit-2
          3 months ago

          Oh hell yeah, I'll get you some infographics on imperialism. I've got maps of world trade and whatnot. When I clock off I'll upload them.