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Lists of Countries by Year: List of countries in 1958 – Events of 1959 – List of countries in 1960

Contents 1 Events of 1959 2 Sovereign states 2.1 A 2.2 B 2.3 C 2.4 D 2.5 E 2.6 F 2.7 G 2.8 H 2.9 I 2.10 J 2.11 K 2.12 L 2.13 M 2.14 N 2.15 P 2.16 R 2.17 S 2.18 T 2.19 U 2.20 V 2.21 Y 3 States with Limited Recognition 4 Unrecognized States 5 Governments in Exile 6 Dependent Territories 6.1 Australia 6.2 Belgium 6.3 Denmark 6.4 France 6.5 India 6.6 Netherlands 6.7 New Zealand 6.8 Norway 6.9 Portugal 6.10 South Africa 6.11 Spain 6.12 United Kingdom 6.13 United States 7 Other territories and entities 8 International Organizations 9 See Also 10 Notes

[edit] Events of 1959

• January 3: Alaska became a US State.
• January 3: The Suvadive Islands declared independence from the Maldives.
• August 21: Hawaii became a US State.
• September 29: Brunei gained autonomy.
• 1959: The All-Palestine Government was dissolved by the United Arab Republic.

[edit] Sovereign states

[edit] A

•  Afghanistan - The Kingdom of Afghanistan was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Albania - The People's Republic of Albania was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Andorra - The Principality of Andorra was an independent state.
•  Argentina - The Argentine Republic^[1] was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Australia - The Commonwealth of Australia was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Austria - The Republic of Austria was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] B

•  Belgium - The Kingdom of Belgium was an independent member of the United Nations.
• Bhutan - The Kingdom of Bhutan was an independent state.
•  Bolivia - The Republic of Bolivia was an independent state.
•  Brazil - The Republic of the United States of Brazil was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Bulgaria - The People's Republic of Bulgaria was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Burma - The Union of Burma was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] C

•  Cambodia - The Kingdom of Cambodia was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Canada - The Dominion of Canada was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Ceylon - The Dominion of Ceylon was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Chile - The Republic of Chile was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  China, Republic of^[2] - The Republic of China was an independent member of the United Nations. It was widely recognized as the legitimate government of the whole of China, despite only administering the island of Taiwan.
•  Colombia - The Republic of Colombia was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Costa Rica - The Republic of Costa Rica was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Cuba - The Republic of Cuba was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Czechoslovakia - The Czechoslovak Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] D

•  Denmark - The Kingdom of Denmark was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] E

•  Ecuador - The Republic of Ecuador was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  El Salvador - The Republic of El Salvador was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Ethiopia - The Empire of Ethiopia was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] F

•  Finland - The Republic of Finland was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  France - The French Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] G

•  Germany, East - The German Democratic Republic was an independent state
•  Germany, West - The Federal Republic of Germany was an independent state
•  Ghana - The Republic of Ghana was independent member of the United Nations.
•  Greece - The Kingdom of Greece was independent member of the United Nations.
•  Guatemala - The Republic of Guatemala was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Guinea - The Republic of Guinea was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] H

•  Haiti - The Republic of Haiti was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Honduras - The Republic of Honduras was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Hungary - The People's Republic of Hungary was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] I

•  Iceland - The Republic of Iceland was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  India - The Republic of India was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Indonesia - The Republic of Indonesia was an independent member of the United Nations.
• Iran - The Kingdom of Iran was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Iraq - The Republic of Iraq was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Ireland - Ireland^[3] was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Israel - The State of Israel was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Italy - The Italian Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] J

•  Japan - Japan^[4] was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Jordan - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] K

•  Korea, North - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was an independent state.
•  Korea, South - The Republic of Korea was an independent state.

[edit] L

•  Laos - The Kingdom of Laos was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Lebanon - The Lebanese Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Libya - The United Kingdom of Libya was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Liechtenstein - The Principality of Liechtenstein was an independent state.
•  Luxembourg - The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] M

•  Malaya - The Federation of Malaya was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Mexico - The United Mexican States was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Monaco - The Principality of Monaco was an independent state.
•  Mongolia - The People's Republic of Mongolia was an independent state.
•  Morocco - The Kingdom of Morocco was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] N

• Nepal - The Kingdom of Nepal was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Netherlands - The Kingdom of the Netherlands was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  New Zealand - The Dominion of New Zealand was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Nicaragua - The Republic of Nicaragua was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Norway - The Kingdom of Norway was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] P

•  Pakistan - The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Panama - The Republic of Panama was an independent member of the United Nations.
• Paraguay - The Republic of Paraguay was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Peru - The Peruvian Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Philippines - The Republic of the Philippines was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Poland - The People's Republic of Poland was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Portugal - The Portuguese Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] R

•  Romania^[5] - The Romanian People's Republic was an independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] S

•  San Marino - The Most Serene Republic of San Marino was an independent state.
•  Saudi Arabia - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was an independent member of the United Nations.
• South Africa - The Union of South Africa was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Soviet Union - The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Spain - The Spanish State was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Sudan - The Republic of the Sudan was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Sweden - The Kingdom of Sweden was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Switzerland - The Swiss Confederation was an independent state.

[edit] T

•  Thailand - The Kingdom of Thailand was an independent state.
•  Tunisia - The Tunisian Republic was an independent state.
•  Turkey - The Republic of Turkey was an independent state.

[edit] U

•  United Arab Republic - The United Arab Republic was a widely recognized independent member of the United Nations.
•  United Kingdom - The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was a widely recognized independent member of the United Nations.
•  United States - The United States of America was a widely recognized independent member of the United Nations.
•  Uruguay - The Oriental Republic of Uruguay was a widely recognized independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] V

•  Vatican City - The State of Vatican City was an independent state.
•  Venezuela - The United States of Venezuela was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  North Vietnam - The Democratic Republic of Vietnam was an independent state.
•  South Vietnam - The Republic of Vietnam was an independent state.

[edit] Y

•  Yemen - The Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen was an independent member of the United Nations.
•  Yugoslavia - The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia was a widely recognized independent member of the United Nations.

[edit] States with Limited Recognition

•  China, People's Republic of - The People's Republic of China was an independent state which de facto administered mainland China, and claimed to be the legitimate government of the whole of China, including Taiwan. Its claim was recognized by a limited number of states, but it was not a member of the United Nations.

[edit] Unrecognized States

• Suvadive Islands - The United Suvadive Republic was a self-declared independent state of the United Nations in rebellion against the government of the British protectorate of the Maldives. It was established on January 3.

[edit] Governments in Exile

•  Estonia - The Republic of Estonia had been annexed by the Soviet Union, but its government in exile was still recognized as sovereign by several countries.
•  Latvia - The Republic of Latvia had been annexed by the Soviet Union, but its government in exile was still recognized as sovereign by several countries.
•  Lithuania - The Republic of Lithuania had been annexed by the Soviet Union, its government in exile was still recognized as sovereign by several countries.

[edit] Dependent Territories

[edit] Australia

• Ashmore and Cartier Islands - The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands was an uninhabited external territory of Australia.
• Australian Antarctic Territory - The Australian Antarctic Territory was an uninhabited external territory of Australia. It consisted of the portion of Antarctica claimed by Australia.
• Christmas Island - The Territory of Christmas Island was an external territory of Australia.
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands - The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands was an external territory of Australia.
• Nauru - Nauru was a United Nations trust territory under Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, with Australia in effective control.
• Norfolk Island - Norfolk Island was an external territory of Australia.
• Papua and New Guinea - The Territory of Papua and New Guinea was the administrative union of a United Nations trust territory under Australia and an external territory of Australia.

[edit] Belgium

• Ruanda-Urundi - Ruanda-Urundi was a United Nations trust territory under Belgium.
•  Belgian Congo - The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony.

[edit] Denmark

•  Faroe Islands - The Faroe Islands were a self-governing overseas territory of Denmark.
• Greenland - Greenland was an overseas territory of Denmark.

[edit] France

• Algeria - French Algeria was a colonial possession of France. It was officially composed of several departments, all of which were integral parts of the French state.
• Cameroun - French Cameroun was a United Nations trust territory.
•  Central African Republic - The Central African Republic was an autonomous republic of France.
•  Chad - The Republic of Chad was an autonomous republic of France.
• Comoros - The Comoros were an overseas territory of France.
•  Congo - The Republic of Congo was an autonomous republic of France.
•  Dahomey - The Republic of Dahomey was an autonomous republic of France.
• French Polynesia - French Polynesia was an overseas territory of France.
• French Somaliland - French Somaliland was a colony of France.
• French Southern and Antarctic Lands^[6] - The Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands was an overseas territory of France, including an Antarctic claim.
• Gabon - The Gabonese Republic was an autonomous republic of France.
•  Ivory Coast - The Republic of Ivory Coast was an autonomous republic of France.
•  Malagasy Republic - The Malagasy Republic was an autonomous republic of France.
• Mali Federation - The Mali Federation was an an autonomous republic of France. It was established on April 4 from a merger of the Sudanese Republic and Senegal.
•  Mauritania - The Islamic Republic of Mauritania was an autonomous republic of France.
• New Caledonia - New Caledonia was a French overseas territory.
•  Niger - The Republic of Niger was an autonomous republic of France.
• Senegal - The Republic of Senegal was an autonomous republic of France. On April 4, it united with the Sudanese Republic to form the the Mali Federation.
•  Sudanese Republic - The Sudanese Republic was an autonomous republic of France. On April 4, it united with Senegal to form the the Mali Federation.
•  Togo - The Republic of Togo was an autonomous republic of France.
•  Upper Volta - The Republic of Upper Volta was an autonomous republic of France.

[edit] India

• Sikkim - The Kingdom of Sikkim was a protectorate of India.

[edit] Netherlands

•  Netherlands Antilles - The Netherlands Antilles was an overseas country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• Dutch Guiana - Dutch Guiana was a colony of the Netherlands.
• Netherlands East Indies - Netherlands East Indies was a colony of the Netherlands.
• Netherlands New Guinea - Netherlands New Guinea was a colony of the Netherlands.

[edit] New Zealand

• Cook Islands - The Cook Islands were a territory of New Zealand.
• Niue - The Niue was a territory of New Zealand.
• Ross Dependency The Ross Dependency was an uninhabited territory consisting of New Zealand's Antarctic claim.

[edit] Norway

• Bouvet Island - Bouvet Island was an uninhabited dependency of Norway.
• Peter I Island - Peter I Island was an uninhabited dependency of Norway in Antarctica.
• Queen Maud Land - Queen Maud Land was an uninhabited dependency of Norway in Antarctica.

[edit] Portugal

• Angola - Angola was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Cape Verde - Cape Verde was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Macau - Macau was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Moçambique - Moçambique was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Portuguese Guinea - Portuguese Guinea was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Portuguese India^[7] - The Portuguese State of India was an overseas province of Portugal.
• Portuguese Timor - Portuguese Timor was an overseas province of Portugal.
• São João Baptista de Ajudá - The Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá was a colony of Portugal.
• São Tomé and Príncipe - São Tomé and Príncipe was an overseas province of Portugal.

[edit] South Africa

• South-West Africa - South-West Africa was a mandate of South Africa.

[edit] Spain

• Spanish Guinea - Spanish Guinea was a Spanish colony.

[edit] United Kingdom

• Ascension Island - Ascension Island was a British colony administered from Saint Helena.
• [[Image:|22x20px|border |]] Bahama Islands - The Bahama Islands were a British crown colony.
• Bahrain - Bahrain was a British protectorate.
• Basutoland - The Basutoland Protectorate was a British protectorate.
• Bechuanaland - The Bechuanaland Protectorate was a British protectorate.
• Bermuda - Bermuda was a British crown colony.
•  British Honduras - British Honduras was a British crown colony.
• British Guiana - British Guiana was a British colony.
•  Brunei - The State of Brunei, Abode of Peace was a protectorate of the United Kingdom. It gained autonomy on September 29.
• Cameroons - British Cameroons was a United Nations trust territory.
• Cyprus - Cyprus was a British crown colony.
• Falkland Islands Dependencies - The Falkland Islands Dependencies were a British crown colony administered from the Falkland Islands.
• Falkland Islands - The Falkland Islands were a British colony.
•  Fiji - Fiji was a British colony.
• Gambia, The - The Gambia Colony and Protectorate was a British Crown colony.
•  Gibraltar - Gibraltar was a British crown colony.
• Gilbert and Ellice Islands - The Giblert and Ellice Islands were a British colony.
• Guernsey - The Bailiwick of Guernsey was a British crown dependency.
•  Hong Kong - Hong Kong was a British crown colony.
• Isle of Man was a British crown dependency.
•  Jersey - The Bailiwick of Jersey was a British Crown dependency.
•  Kenya - The Kenya Colony and Protectorate was a British Crown colony.
• Kuwait - The Sheikdom of Kuwait was a protectorate of the United Kingdom.
• Maldive Islands - The Sultanate of the Maldive Islands was a protectorate of the United Kingdom.
• Malta - Malta was a British crown colony.
• Mauritius - Mauritius was a British colony.
• Muscat and Oman - The Sultanate of Muscat and Oman was a protectorate of the United Kingdom.

•  Rhodesia and Nyasaland - The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland^[8] was a self-governing British colony.
•  Nigeria - The Federation of Nigeria was an autonomous British colony.
•  West Indies - The West Indies Federation was a federation of British colonies.

[edit] United States

•  Alaska - The Territory of Alaska was a territory of the United States. It was fully incorporated into the United States on January 3.
• Baker Island - Baker Island was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• American Samoa - American Samoa was an unincorporated territory of the United States.
• Guam - Guam was an unincorporated territory of the United States.
•  Hawaii - The Territory of Hawaii was a territory of the United States. It was fully incorporated into the United States on August 21.
• Howland Island - Howland Island was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Jarvis Island - Jarvis Island was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Johnston Atoll - Johnston Atoll was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Kingman Reef - Kingman Reef was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Midway Atoll - Midway Atoll was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Navassa Island - Navassa Island was an uninhabited territory of the United States. It was claimed by Haiti.
• Palmyra Atoll - Palmyra Atoll was an uninhabited territory of the United States.
• Ryukyu Islands - The United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands was an interim military government ruling over Japanese territory.
• Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands - The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was a United Nations Trust Territory under the United States.
•  United States Virgin Islands - The United States Virgin Islands were an unincorporated territory of the United States.
• Wake Island - Wake Island was an uninhabited territory of the United States. It was claimed by the Marshall Islands.

[edit] Other territories and entities

•  Åland - The Åland Islands were a neutral and demilitarized autonomous province of Finland.
•  Byelorussia - The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic was an integral part of the Soviet Union that had its own seat at the United Nations.
• Canton and Enderbury Islands - The Canton and Enderbury Islands were an Anglo-American condominium.
•  Palestine - The The Occupied Palestinian territories were territories partly controlled by the United Arab Republic, partly controlled by Jordan and, until 1959, partly administered by the All-Palestine Government. The territories consisted of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The sovereignty of Palestine was recognized by a limited number of states.
• Saudi-Iraqi Neutral Zone - The Saudi-Iraqi Neutral Zone was a neutral area between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
• Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone - The Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone was a neutral area between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
•  Sovereign Military Order of Malta - The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta was a sovereign entity without territory. Its sovereignty was recognized by several states.
•  Svalbard - Svalbard was a demilitarized part of Norway.
•  Ukraine - The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic was an integral part of the Soviet Union that had its own seat at the United Nations.

[edit] International Organizations

•  United Nations - The United Nations was an international organization consisting of 82 independent states. Its headquarters were located in international territory.

[edit] See Also

• List of countries
• Countries by year
• List of sovereign states in 1959
• List of state leaders in 1959
• 1959

[edit] Notes