Absolutely! Here’s a combined and alphabetically ordered list of sovereign nations that were either:
- Never colonized,
- Colonial powers themselves, or
- Did not gain independence through decolonization.
These countries typically do not celebrate a traditional Independence Day, or their national day marks unification, sovereignty, or founding events.
Simply Put
- First class / MicroWorld countries::: Never got colonized and have extended world / territory with language and economy outside as colonizers. (Example : UK)
- Second class / Self-World countries::: Never got colonized. (Example : China)
- Third class /Extended-Logical World countries::: Colonized and have external education and economic development. (Example : India)
🌍 Sovereign Nations Without Colonial Rule or Traditional Independence Day
📘 Alphabetical List
🇺🇳 Country | 📘 Reason / Historical Context |
---|---|
Andorra | Never colonized; sovereignty dates to Charlemagne era |
Australia | Former British colony; now sovereign via federation (1901) |
Austria | Part of Austro-Hungarian Empire; never colonized |
Belgium | Colonial power in Africa; never colonized |
Bhutan | Isolated Himalayan kingdom; never colonized |
Canada | Former British colony; gradual independence; sovereign state |
China | Foreign occupation/influence; never fully colonized |
Denmark | Colonial power; never colonized |
France | Major colonial empire; never colonized |
Germany | Colonial power; never colonized |
Iran | Long-standing monarchy; never colonized |
Italy | Unified in 1861; colonial power; never colonized |
Japan | Maintained sovereignty; never colonized |
Liechtenstein | Sovereign principality; no colonial history |
Monaco | Sovereign principality; no colonial history |
Netherlands | Colonial empire; never colonized |
Nepal | Never colonized; sovereign Himalayan kingdom |
New Zealand | Former British colony; now sovereign; gradual independence |
North Korea | Occupied by Japan; not colonized by Western powers |
Norway | Gained sovereignty from Sweden (1905); never colonized |
Portugal | Colonial empire; never colonized |
Russia | Imperial and Soviet power; never colonized |
Saudi Arabia | Unified in 1932; never colonized; celebrates National Day |
South Korea | Occupied by Japan; not colonized by Western powers |
Spain | Colonial empire; never colonized |
Sweden | Colonial history; never colonized |
Switzerland | Neutral confederation; no colonial history |
Thailand | Avoided colonization through diplomacy |
Turkey | Successor of Ottoman Empire; never colonized |
United Kingdom | Colonial superpower; never colonized |
United States | Former British colony; now sovereign superpower |
Vatican City | Religious sovereign state; no colonial history |
🧮 Total Countries: 33
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