Figures and Facts I
1949
When was the Commonwealth founded?
56 nations.
How many nations are part of the Commonwealth?
A voluntary association of equal, independent members.
What is the Commonwealth?
The symbolic Head of the Commonwealth needs to work hand in hand with the Commonwealth secretary-general.
Who does the symbolic Head of the Commonwealth need to work hand in hand with?
suspendre
What is the French word for: to suspend?
30%
What is the percentage of the global population that is part of the Commonwealth?
2.7 billion people
How many people does the Commonwealth represent?
who, what, where, when, why, how
What are some question words?
Any country
Who can join the Commonwealth?
valeur
What is the French word for value?
Africa
Which continent has the most commonwealth countries?
60%
What is the percentage of people under 29?
An independent nation with its own monarch.
What is a monarchy?
Membership can be suspended if nations fail to uphold democratic principles.
When can membership be suspended?
devenir membre de
What is the French word for: to join?
2024
When did the Commonwealth celebrate its 75th anniversary?
The British Empire
Where did the Commonwealth emerge from?
A country with its own elected or appointed president.
What is a republic?
Colonial ties are not necessary.
Are colonial ties necessary to join the Commonwealth?
à travers
What is the French word for across?
75th anniversary
What did the Commonwealth celebrate in 2024?
Africa
Which continent has the most commonwealth countries?
A sovereign country that recognizes the British monarch as head of state.
What is a realm?
Any country can join the Commonwealth as long as they share its values and democratic principles.
What are the terms and conditions for joining the Commonwealth?
faire respecter
What is the French word for: to uphold?