55. St. Helena and Dependencies . Still dependent (pop. 4,255, 2008 census). 56. St. Lucia . Attained independence in 1979 (pop. 160,765, 2005 census) 57. St. Vincent . Attained independence in 1979 (pop. 120K, 2008 est.). 58. Sarawak. Attained independence in 1957 and became part of a federation as Malaysia in 1963.