We keep saying that Iraq is an independent democratic nation.

Texas became an independent nation in 1836, and some nine years later joined us as a state.

In 1960 each city became the capital of an independent nation.

It is said to have planned to become an independent nation by 1997.

But with our own history, we regard ourselves as an independent nation.

In the early 1970's, Taiwan had lost its international status as an independent nation.

He told the masses to act as an independent nation.

Mexico did not want to make Texas an independent nation.

Others felt the 13 states should divide into three independent nations.

On 18 July 1940 the team played their last official game as an independent nation for more than half a century.