MWCSD
What does CHOGM stand for?
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
How often is CHOGM held?
Every two years.
Which city hosted the first CHOGM in 1971?
Singapore.
Who is the Head of the Commonwealth ?
King Charles III
How many people live in the Commonwealth ?
2.5 billion
Which country is the current Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth?
Rwanda (as of the most recent CHOGM in 2022)
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
56
Which organisation promotes education ?
The Commonwealth of Learning
Who is the Secretary-General ?
Patricia Scotland
Who typically attends CHOGM?
Heads of government from Commonwealth countries.
When did the last countries join the Commonwealth ?
2022
Which continent has the highest number of Commonwealth-affiliated countries ?
Africa (21 countries)
What is the main purpose of CHOGM?
To discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to agree on collective policies and initiatives.
What is the job of the Secretary-General ?
Represent the Commonwealth and manage its Secretariat
Which Pacific country hosted CHOGM in 2018?
The United Kingdom hosted CHOGM in 2018
When was the Commonwealth Secretary General elected ?
2015
How many European countries are in the Commonwealth?
3 (UK, Cyprus, Malta)
In which city was the 2022 CHOGM held?
Kigali, Rwanda.
What is the term limit for the Head of Commonwealth ?
No limit
Which ocean are most of the Pacific Commonwealth countries located in?
Pacific Ocean
When will the next Head of Government meeting happen ?
This year, 2024
What is the smallest Commonwealth country ?
The Pacific Nation of Nauru
How many Pacific Island countries are in the Commonwealth
There are 11 Pacific Island countries in the Commonwealth.
Which document outlines the values and principles of the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth Charter.
Which country will host CHOGM in 2024?
Samoa