Indians celebrate the 15th of August with much fervour as it marks the country's Independence Day. The day marks the birth of world's largest democracy after years long of challenging struggle for freedom. The Indian freedom struggle is engraved in several historical books and can be really interesting to study. India received its independence on August 15, 1947. But there are 4 more countries that share their Independence Day on August 15. Companies Which Are Older Than India: This Independence Day Here Are Some Jewels of the Indian Corporate World.

Here are other countries that have their Independence Day on August 15:

Liechtenstein: It is one of the smallest countries in the world and received its independence from German rule in the year 1866. August 15 is celebrated as the National Day since the year 1940.

Korea: Both North and South Korea celebrate their Independence Day on August 15, 1945. They got their independence from the Japanese colonisation. It is celebrated as the National Liberation Day in both the countries. The day is also called as Gwangbokjeol in South Korea and in North Korea it is called Chogukhaebangŭi nal.

Republic of Congo: Congo was under the rule of the French colonial. It was under the French rule in the year 1880 and received its importance on August 15, 1960.

Bahrain: The Middle Eastern country was also under the British rule from the 19th century. It received independence on August 15, 1971, following a UN survey of the Bahraini population.

These are some other countries which also have their Independence Day on the same date, but different year. Each of the countries celebrate it as their National Day with much patriotism and fervour.

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