Member countries | Commonwealth
WEBindependent countries make up the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. 33. of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members, each with a population of 1.5 million or less. 2.7 billion. citizens live in Commonwealth countries, with more than 60 per cent aged 29 or under. Commonwealth countries are diverse ...
About us | Commonwealth
WEBAbout us. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations. Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like …
Our history | Commonwealth
WEBCommonwealth celebrates 50 years. 26 April 1999 marked the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of London where leaders agreed that Commonwealth members are “free and equal members of the Commonwealth of Nations, freely co-operating in the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress”. 1999.
Australia | Commonwealth
WEBAustralia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. It is the largest island – and one of the largest countries – in the world. Its closest neighbours are New Zealand to the east and Papua New Guinea to the north. It has a large mountain range that runs down its east coast. Most of the centre of the country is covered by desert. The majority of its population live on the coasts.
Map of Commonwealth countries | Commonwealth
WEBView and download a map of the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
Facts | Commonwealth
WEBThe combined GDP of Commonwealth countries in 2021 was US$13.1 trillion and is estimated to reach $19.5 trillion in 2027, almost doubling in ten years from $10.4 trillion in 2017. Bilateral costs for trading partners in Commonwealth countries are on average 19 per cent less than between those in non-member countries.
Events | Commonwealth
WEBCommonwealth Youth Forum 2024. 21 October 2024 to 22 October 2024. Event. The thirteenth Commonwealth Youth Forum will be held in Apia, Samoa between 21-22 October 2024 under the theme: ‘Navigating our Course and Building Resilience for a Common Future’. View event Commonwealth Youth Forum 2024.
Commonwealth Day | Commonwealth
WEBCommonwealth Day 2024. Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday 11 March 2024, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe – including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. See our Commonwealth Day photo gallery.
Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message …
WEBMar 13, 2022 · Every year, people in Commonwealth countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe observe the day with a range of activities, including faith and civic gatherings, flag raising ceremonies and cultural events.
United Kingdom | Commonwealth
WEBThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is an island country that sits north-west of mainland Europe. It is made up of mainland Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and the northern part of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland). It has numerous smaller islands. The UK is low lying in the east. It has mountains in the north of England, in Scotland, in Northern ...
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