Microsoft Word maps-in-time doc

Asia and Australasia 
Fiji:
In 1970 Fiji gains independence from Britain. 
Bangladesh: 
In 1971 East Pakistan declares independence from Pakistan and 
is renamed Bangladesh. 
Sri Lanka:
In 1972 Ceylon is renamed Sri Lanka. 
East Timor:
In 1975 Portuguese Timor declares independence from Portugal 
and is renamed East Timor. East Timor is immediately invaded and annexed by 
Indonesia. 
Papua New Guinea:
In 1975 Papua New Guinea gains independence from 
Australia. 
Vietnam:
The Vietnam War ended in 1975, and North and South Vietnam 
were formally reunified in 1976.
Solomon Islands:
In 1978 the Solomon Islands gain independence from 
Britain. 
Ellice Islands:
In 1978 the Ellice Islands gain independence from Britain and 
are renamed Tuvalu. 
Caroline Islands:
In 1979 the Caroline Islands elect to form the Federated 
Sates of Micronesia. Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Northern Mariana 
Islands choose not to participate. 
Gilbert Islands:
In 1979 the Gilbert Islands gain independence from Britain 
and are renamed Kiribati. 
Marshall Islands:
In 1979 the Marshall Islands gain independence from 
America and are renamed the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 

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The Americas 
Bahamas:
In 1973 the Bahamas gain independence from Britain. 
Belize:
In 1973 British Honduras is renamed Belize. 
Windward Islands:
In 1974 Grenada gains independence from Britain and in 
1978 Dominica becomes independent. St Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines 
gain independence from Britain in 1979. 
Dutch Guiana:
In 1975 Dutch Guiana gains independence from the 
Netherlands and is renamed Suriname. 

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