The territory was granted self-government privileges similar to those of the royal free towns.

The two territories were granted independence in 1960 and quickly merged to form the Somali Republic, but it was never a happy marriage.

Canada's three territories have also been granted similar autonomy over these matters under the provisions of federal legislation.

When Canada and the other territories were first granted self-government, they were called dominions.

All the Portuguese territories in Africa were rapidly granted their independence.

The territory was granted two more seats in 1903.

The territories were granted under conditions by which English law controlled private estates of land.

The territory was eventually granted statehood in 1974, the same year that Cancún opened to the public.

In 1809, the territory was granted permission to fully elect its own legislature for the first time.

Each overseas territory has been granted its own flag and coat of arms by the British monarch.