As India marks its 78th Independence Day on August 15, some other nations will also celebrate their Independence Day.
This island nation located in the Persian Gulf achieved its independence from British rule on August 15, 1971. However, they celebrate their National Day on December 16.
One of the world's smallest and wealthiest countries, Liechtenstein marks its National Day on August 15 since it attained independence from German rule in 1866.
South Korea celebrates its Liberation Day, Gwangbokjeol, on August 15 after it was liberated from the 35-year-long Japanese colonial rule in 1945.
Like its neighbour, North Korea observes its Chogukhaebangui nal or Liberation of the Fatherland Day on August 15 after gaining independence from Japanese rule.
The Congolese National Day is celebrated on August 15, which marks the day the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained its liberation from 80 years of French colonial rule in 1960.