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• Modern state established: 1925
• Islamic Revolution: 1979
• Constitution: 1979
• Qajar Dynasty ended: 1925
• Safavid unification: 1501

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

World Sparrow Day is a day designated to raise awareness of the house sparrow and then other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their populations, observed on 20 March.

Explanation

• South Sudan is the most recently independent African country.
• It gained independence on 9 July 2011 from Sudan after decades of civil war.
• Capital: Juba
• Population: ~11 million (2025 estimate)
• Official language: English

Additional information:

• Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
• Largest ethnic group: Dinka
• Flag colors: Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
• South Sudan became the 193rd member of the United Nations in 2011.

Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka and became a republic in 1972.

Previously it was a British Dominion after gaining independence in 1948.

The move marked full sovereignty and republican status.

Additional Details / Facts

Capital: Colombo (commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative)

Official languages: Sinhala, Tamil

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee

Explanation

Afghanistan gained independence from British control in 1919.

It following the Third Anglo-Afghan War, with the Treaty of Rawalpindi on August 19, 1919.

This marking the start of its sovereignty and ending British influence.