Wanderlust World Wanderlust World | Country | Independence / Foundation Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 July 1776 | Declaration of Independence |
| France | 14 July 1789 | Bastille Day (Republic) |
| Canada | 1 July 1867 | Confederation (Dominion) |
| Australia | 1 Jan 1901 | Federation |
| New Zealand | 26 Sep 1907 | Dominion status |
| South Africa | 31 May 1910 | Union of South Africa |
| Ireland | 6 Dec 1922 | Irish Free State |
| India | 15 Aug 1947 | From UK |
| Pakistan | 14 Aug 1947 | From UK |
| Israel | 14 May 1948 | Declaration of Independence |
| China (PRC) | 1 Oct 1949 | People's Republic founded |
| Indonesia | 17 Aug 1945 | Proclamation (recognized 1949) |
| Vietnam | 2 Sep 1945 | Declaration (unified 1976) |
| Singapore | 9 Aug 1965 | Separation from Malaysia |
| Malaysia | 31 Aug 1957 | Merdeka (Federation) |
| Bangladesh | 26 Mar 1971 | Independence declared |
| Philippines | 12 Jun 1898 | From Spain (US recognized 1946) |
| South Korea | 15 Aug 1948 | Republic established |
| North Korea | 9 Sep 1948 | DPRK founded |
| Sri Lanka | 4 Feb 1948 | Ceylon independence |
| Myanmar | 4 Jan 1948 | From UK |
| Afghanistan | 19 Aug 1919 | Treaty of Rawalpindi |
| Nepal | 21 Sep 1923 | UK recognition of sovereignty |
| Bhutan | 17 Aug 1949 | Treaty with India |
| Maldives | 26 Jul 1965 | From UK |
| Brunei | 1 Jan 1984 | From UK |
Dates reflect widely recognized sovereignty milestones; some nations celebrate different dates (e.g., France's Fête Nationale = 14 Jul 1789, not a formal independence).