rose throughout Africa, Asia, the Pacific,
             and the Near East. Africa decolonization occurred latter, with 40 new
             The ease with which the colonies gained independence varied
             considerably, from peaceful means to all out war and bloodshed as in Angola
             (see below for more information). In addition, most new nations have had
             significant socio-economic difficulties, as well as political instability,
             since cutting their ties. In many countries, highly repressive and brutal
             regimes have won victories through civil wars. Poverty and illness is
             rampant in a host of nations. Fortunately, not all countries fall into this
             pattern: some Asian nations such as Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan have
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