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When did Barbados become independent from Britain?
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Barbados gained its independence from Britain on November 30, 1966.1
Following its independence, the nation became a member of the Commonwealth and maintained a stable political system. While it initially retained the British monarch as head of state, Barbados transitioned to a republic in November 2021, appointing its own president.1