History
When was the modern Commonwealth created ?
1949
Who were the last countries to join the Commonwealth ?
Togo and Gabon
Which organisation promotes sports development?
The Commonwealth Games Federation
Who is the Head of the Commonwealth ?
King Charles III
How many people live in the Commonwealth ?
2.5 billion
When was the Commonwealth Charter signed ?
2012
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
56
Which organisation promotes education ?
The Commonwealth of Learning
Who is the Secretary-General ?
Patricia Scotland
What percentage of the Commonwealth's population is under 29 ?
60%
When did the last countries join the Commonwealth ?
2022
Which continent has the highest number of Commonwealth-affiliated countries ?
Africa (21 countries)
Which organisation supports member states ?
The Commonwealth Secretariat
What is the job of the Secretary-General ?
Represent the Commonwealth and manage its Secretariat
Which country is the most populous in the Commonwealth ?
India (1.4 billion people)
When was the Commonwealth Secretary General elected ?
2015
How many European countries are in the Commonwealth?
3 (UK, Cyprus, Malta)
Which principles do organisations defend ?
Democracy, human rights, peace, tolerance, gender equality...
What is the term limit for the Head of Commonwealth ?
No limit
How many states have less than 1.5 million inhabitants in the Commonwealth ?
33
When will the next Head of Government meeting happen ?
This year, 2024
What is the smallest Commonwealth country ?
The Pacific Nation of Nauru
Thanks to these organisations, what benefits do Commonwealth members share ?
Trade agreements, student exchange programs, development assistance
What do Ministerial meetings achieve ?
They discuss common policies on shared concerns among memeber states.
What is the combined GDP of the Commonwealth ?
US $ 13.1 trillion