Sentences with phrase «country achieved independence»

The Angolan flag, initiated by the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola when the country achieved independence in 1975, has a red and black field, the red referring both to the blood shed during the colonial period and the independence struggle and to socialism, and the black symbolizing African culture.

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Countries with notable ones include: Spain (Catalonia, Basque country - and others) The UK (Scotland - and others) Russia (Chechenia - and others) Belgium (Flanders) A few movements achieved de facto independence, though with limited recognition.

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independence - in 1957 - encouraging others in their fight to cut their colonial ties.

He said: «Today, 57 years after the independence of our dear country, can we in all sincerity claim to have achieved the dream of our founding fathers?

Democrats will no doubt press him on whether he believes reducing carbon emissions is important, whereas Republicans will likely invite him to discuss how continued drilling for fossil fuels will help the country achieve energy independence.

Education was seen as the key to achieving independence for Finland, as well as creating a civilised state founded on knowledge rather than ignorance, and preparing the country for a prosperous future and creating an egalitarian society.

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To help celebrate our country's independence, ING DIRECT is offering up some juicy deals to help you achieve financial independence.

With enhanced domestic and Canadian production, the country would achieve a certain energy independence: If the world oil market were to collapse because of a global war or another catastrophe, America would maintain access to its energy resources, though they could be much more expensive.

Unless you are German citizen, or Germany is hurting you, what right do you have to complain about the country's effort to achieve energy independence and pollute less?

The US is no different, but in this country we possess the technological ability to achieve energy independence through the way we generate, transmit, and consume energy.

Bring an «Outsourced» company back to United States by achieving energy independence and offering greater benefits, that no other country or company can compete.