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New Delhi. Independence Day 2024: Do you know that India is not the only country to celebrate independence on 15th August? Yes, very few people know that 5 other countries of the world also celebrate Independence Day on this day. In this article, we are going to tell you about such countries, where independence is celebrated with great pomp like India.
1) South Korea (South Korea)
Like India, South Korea too got independence on 15th August. It got independence from Japan on 15th August 1945. Hence, this day is celebrated as a national holiday in South Korea. Let us tell you, America and Soviet forces had liberated Korea from Japanese occupation.
2) North Korea
Like South Korea, North Korea too got independence on 15th August. It too got independence from Japanese occupation on this day in 1945. 15th August is a holiday in North Korea too. Actually, both the countries got freedom from Japanese occupation at the same time, but three years after independence, both of them got divided and both became separate countries.
3) Bahrain
Bahrain also became free from Britain on 15 August. It got independence on 15 August 1971. However, British forces started leaving Bahrain since the 1960s. A treaty was signed between the two countries on 15 August, after which Bahrain maintained relations with Britain as an independent country.
4) Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein was liberated from German occupation on 15 August 1866. Since 1940, Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in the world, also celebrates its Independence Day on this day like India.
5) कॉन्गो (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
On 15 August 1960, the African country Congo became independent from France. After this it became the Democratic Republic of Congo. Let us tell you, when it was under French occupation, it was known as French Congo. Let us tell you, France had occupied Congo since the year 1880.
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