Which countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15 besides India?
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India
India celebrates Independence Day on August 15, but it's not the only country to mark its independence on this date. Have a look:
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South Korea
South Korea celebrates Gwangbokjeol, meaning "Restoration of Light Day," marking the end of Japanese rule in 1945.
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North Korea
North Korea celebrates Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol) on August 15, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945, just like South Korea.
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Bahrain
Bahrain: While Bahrain celebrates its National Day on December 16, it gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1971.
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Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo celebrates its Independence Day on August 15, marking its independence from France in 1960.
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Leichenstein
Liechtenstein: Celebrates its National Day on August 15, which is both the national holiday and the Feast of the Assumption in the Catholic Church.