A Long and Illustrious History
In 1947, which countries were granted independence from Britain?
AEgypt and Iraq, two major nations in the Middle East region
BIndia, Pakistan and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) among others ✓
CAustralia and New Zealand, the two major Pacific British territories
DSouth Africa and Nigeria, two of the largest British territories in Africa
Explanation
In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries including India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). This was the beginning of decolonisation of the British Empire.
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