Korea is both a state and a nation. It is a nation in terms of shared history, culture, and ethnicity among the people of Korea. And it is a state in terms of being a geopolitical entity with its own government and boundaries.
Latin American countries achieved independence through a combination of revolutionary movements, uprisings, and wars against colonial powers such as Spain and Portugal. Leaders like Simon Bolivar in South America and Miguel Hidalgo in Mexico played key roles in organizing and leading these movements, ultimately resulting in the end of colonial rule and the establishment of independent nations.
India celebrates its independence day on 15 August. However, South Korea also celebrates Liberation Day on 15 August to commemorate the end of Japanese colonial rule.
Australia is a nation and a country located in the southern hemisphere. It is known for its unique wildlife, vast landscapes, and vibrant cities.
During that period, Latin America experienced a wave of independence movements against Spanish colonial rule. Countries such as Haiti, Mexico, and various South American nations gained their independence through wars and revolutions. Leaders like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín played key roles in these independence movements, paving the way for the establishment of many new independent nations in Latin America.
Brasil
July 9 - Argentina gains independence from Spain.
The American and French Revolutions inspired Simon Bolivar to work for South American independence.
South Sudan gained independence on July 9th, 2011.
Ghana
Panama is bordered on the west by the Central American nation of Costa Rica. It is bordered on the East/Southeast by the South American nation of Columbia.
After Brazil won independence from Portugal in 1822, the capital Brasilia was federated and set as the official capital of the South American nation. It is a booming city to this day.
The South American nation that has Quito as its capital city is Ecuador. In 2011, the population was about 1.6 million people.
The South American nation of Chile has a name with 5 letters.
The United States never acquired Panama. The United States leased the Canal Zone, a strip of land across the nation of Panama. The nation of Panama won its independence from the South American nation of Colombia, as did Venezuela and Ecuador.
Venezuela
Peru!