Not only India, these countries also celebrate Independence Day on 15 August, see the complete list

Independence Day: India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day this year. Our country became independent on 15 August 1947, since then this day is celebrated every year, but do you know that India is not the only country to celebrate independence on this day, but there are 4 other countries as well. Which became independent on this day. Let's know about those countries.

These countries also celebrate independence on 15 August

Along with India, four other countries gained independence on 15 August. These include Bahrain, North and South Korea, Liechtenstein and the Republic of Congo.

Congo

Congo is a democratic country located in the middle of the African continent. This country got independence on 15 August 1960, 13 years after India's independence. Before this, this place was occupied by France from 1880 till independence. Let us tell you that Congo is the third largest country in the African continent in terms of area.

Bahrain

British colonial rule over Bahrain also ended on 15 August 1971. More than two decades after India's independence, Bahrain declared its independence. However, the country does not celebrate its Independence Day on this day. The country celebrates its National Independence Day on 16 December instead of 15 August to commemorate the accession to the throne of the late ruler Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

North Korea and South Korea

Every year, August 15 is celebrated as National Liberation Day in both North Korea and South Korea. Actually, this day symbolized the end of Japan's 35-year occupation and colonial rule over Korea after World War II. Three years after independence, Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea. Now they have become two countries celebrating independence separately.

Liechtenstein

15 August is also celebrated as National Day in Liechtenstein. Let us tell you that it is the sixth smallest country in the world. The country gained independence from German rule in 1866. The country has been celebrating 15 August as its National Day since 1940. On August 5, 1940, the Liechtenstein government officially declared 15 August as a national holiday.