4 Countries Besides India That Gained Independence on August 15

August 15 is a significant day in Indian history as it marks the country's independence from British rule. However, it is also a day of liberation for 4 other countries that were freed from slavery on the same day.

• Burkina Faso: Formerly known as Upper Volta, Burkina Faso gained its independence from France on August 15, 1960. The country is located in West Africa and is bordered by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south, and Togo and Ghana to the southwest.
• Comoros: The Comoros Islands gained their independence from France on August 15, 1975. The country is located in the Indian Ocean and is made up of three main islands: Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Mohéli.
• Djibouti: Djibouti gained its independence from France on August 15, 1977. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Eritrea to the north, Somalia to the east, and the Gulf of Aden to the south.
• Libya: Libya gained its independence from Italy on August 15, 1951. The country is located in North Africa and is bordered by Egypt to the east, Sudan to the south, Chad to the southwest, Niger to the west, and Tunisia and Algeria to the northwest.

The independence of these 4 countries was a major turning point in their history. It marked the end of colonial rule and the beginning of a new era of self-determination and freedom. The people of these countries are grateful for their independence and are working hard to build a better future for themselves and their children.

The independence of India, Burkina Faso, Comoros, Djibouti, and Libya is a reminder that freedom is a precious and hard-won gift. It is also a reminder that we must never take our freedom for granted and must always fight to protect it.