South Africa became a fully self-governing Dominion on 31 May 1910 as the Union of South Africa, comprising the Cape Colony (subsequently Cape Province), Transvaal, Orange River Colony (henceforth the Orange Free State, its old name before British annexation) and Natal.
On 31 May 1961 it became the Republic of South Africa, leaving the Commonwealth rather than face expulsion for its then white minority government's apartheid policy of racial segregation.
Africa is a continent, not a country. I believe it has been defined as such since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
The FIFA world cup is held in a different place each year, in accordance to which country is next on the list. this year (2010) it will be held in South Africa.
1966
North Yemen got independence from the Ottoman Empire on November 1, 1918 and South Yemen got independence from the UK on November 30, 1967.
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21st March 1990
31st May 1961
31st May 1961
Africa is a continent, not a country. I believe it has been defined as such since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
In what year did Madagascar become fully independent from France?
South Africa became a Republic on May 31, 1961. The vote on the referendum was approved by 52.29-percent of voters.
The world cup is being hosted in South Africa this year
The world cup is being hosted in south Africa this year
The FIFA world cup is held in a different place each year, in accordance to which country is next on the list. this year (2010) it will be held in South Africa.
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1966