1973
The Bahamas gained independence from the UK in 1973
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the Bahamas became a soverein nation on July 10 ,1973 and a soverien state in commonweath of nations :) hope that helped you ! if you don't believe me on this go to Google.com and click the answer...
You cannot become an 'ex-patriot' anywhere, as there's no such word! But you can become an expatriate.