Commonwealth Facts
Were all the founding members part of the British Empire?
Yes
Which country was the first to leave the Commonwealth?
Ireland
Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
King Charles III
Who is Patricia Scotland?
the first female Secretary General
How many countries are part of the Commonwealth?
56
Why was the Commonwealth created?
To maintain relationships between countries who used to be part of the British Empire
How long was Queen Elizabeth II head of the Commonwealth?
70 years
When did the British Empire reach its greatest size?
1800s
Which continent has the least members of the Commonwealth?
Europe
When was the modern Commonwealth created?
1949
Who is head of state in the monarchies of the Commonwealth? In the republics?
In the remaining monarchies, the traditional monarch is head of state.
The member countries that are republics have their own heads of state.
Why did some countries boycotted the Commonwealth games in 1986?
To protest against South Africa's regime of Apartheid
How often are the Commonwealth games held?
Every 4 years
When was the adjective "British" dropped from the name "British Commonwealth of Nations"?
1946
In how many countries of the commonwealth is the King head of state?
15
What is the common point of Canada, Australia and New Zealand?
They are Dominions
How many people live in the Commonwealth?
2,7 Billion
When was the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles released?
1971
What member country of the Commonwealth was not in the British Empire?
Mozambique
Which country is the current Secretary General from?
Ghana