Belarus
25 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)
Belgium
4 October 1830 a provisional government declared
independence from the Netherlands; 21 July 1831 the ascension of
King Leopold I to the throne
Belize
21 September 1981 (from UK)
Benin
1 August 1960 (from France)
Bermuda
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Bhutan
8 August 1949 (from India)
Bolivia
6 August 1825 (from Spain)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 March 1992 (from Yugoslavia; referendum for
independence was completed 1 March 1992; independence was declared 3
March 1992)
Botswana
30 September 1966 (from UK)
Brazil
7 September 1822 (from Portugal)