Five Countries that celebrate Independence Day On August 15 along with India
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: August 15, 2023 02:04 PM2023-08-15T14:04:10+5:302023-08-15T14:04:10+5:30
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India: Independence Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in India today. Also, the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign of the government has added to the grandeur of this biggest national festival. Meanwhile, India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
Liechtenstein: One of the world's smallest countries, Liechtenstein gained its independence from German rule in 1866. But the 15th August National Day started to be celebrated from 1940. This day is a holiday in the whole country.
Bahrain: Bahrain became independent on 15 August 1971. Britain occupied Bahrain. On this day, the ruler of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, was elected as the head of Bahrain.
Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo gained full independence from French rule on 15 August 1960. This country falls in the Central African region. It was enslaved by the French rulers in 1880. At first the country was known as the French Congo.
North Korea: North Korea also celebrates August 15 as Independence Day. This country was also formerly under the control of Japan. After the independence of South Korea, North Korea also became independent.
South Korea: Apart from India, South Korea also celebrates its Independence Day on this day. Earlier this country was occupied by Japan, but on August 15, 1945, this country became independent.
