The region became part of Pakistan upon its independence in 1947.

She returned to Finland upon the country's independence in 1917.

It was enacted in 1979, and came into force upon the country's independence on 30 July 1980.

Upon independence in 1960, Somalia became one, at least on the map.

The anthem was adopted by the country upon its independence in 1978 following a government competition.

Yet from what you have told me, they have been very steadily set upon independence for many years now.

The office of President was created upon independence from the Netherlands in 1975.

French was introduced during the colonial period and retained as the official language upon independence.

Upon Indian independence in 1947, appointments to all these orders ceased.

He became president upon independence from France on 17 August 1960.