Basic Facts
What is the definition of Commonwealth?
Commonwealth is an international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies.
Which is the largest Commonwealth country by area?
Canada.
Which country was the founder of the Commonwealth?
The United Kingdom.
Which language is most commonly used for communication between Commonwealth countries?
English.
Which famous human rights activist and former president of South Africa was associated with the Commonwealth?
Nelson Mandela.
Who was the head of the Commonwealth before King Charles III?
Queen Elizabeth II.
Name three Commonwealth countries in Africa.
In what year was the Commonwealth officially established?
1931 (Statute of Westminster) as a concept, officially in 1949 with the London Declaration.
What is the name of the sporting event held every four years for Commonwealth nations?
The Commonwealth Games.
Which former British Prime Minister led the UK during World War II and influenced the development of the Commonwealth?
Winston Churchill.
How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?
56 countries (as of 2024).
Which ocean borders the most Commonwealth countries?
The Indian Ocean.
What is the name of the document that laid the foundation for the modern Commonwealth?
The London Declaration (1949).
What is the name of the day that celebrates the values and unity of the Commonwealth?
Commonwealth Day (the second Monday in March).
Which famous Oscar-winning actor from Australia starred in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine?
Cate Blanchett.
What is the full official name of the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Nations.
Which Commonwealth country has the largest population?
India.
What role does the British monarch have in the Commonwealth?
They are the symbolic head of the Commonwealth, however, they have no executive power.
Which music genre originated in Jamaica, a Commonwealth country?
Reggae.
Which member of the British royal family was known for their charity work and had a big impact on Commonwealth nations?
Princess Diana.
What is the main goal of the Commonwealth?
To promote democracy, human rights, economic development, and cooperation between member states.
Which two Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean are the most famous tourist destinations?
Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Name one former British colony that chose not to join the Commonwealth.
The United States of America.
Which famous author from India, a Commonwealth country, wrote The Jungle Book?
Rudyard Kipling.
Which famous music festival, originally from Britain, became popular in other Commonwealth countries as well?
Glastonbury Festival.