When we hear the term “the Commonwealth,” many of us may not be entirely sure what it refers to. The Commonwealth, formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organization of 54 independent member countries. These countries are mostly former territories of the British Empire, which have chosen to cooperate and maintain a relationship based on shared values, goals, and historical ties. Let’s explore the 54 countries that make up the Commonwealth of Nations.

Africa

The Commonwealth comprises 19 countries in Africa. They are:

  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Zambia

Asia

The Commonwealth consists of 11 countries in Asia. They are:

  • Bangladesh
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Pakistan
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Vanuatu
  • Tonga
  • Samoa

Caribbean and Americas

The Commonwealth includes 13 countries in the Caribbean and Americas. They are:

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Canada
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago

Europe

The Commonwealth encompasses three countries in Europe. They are:

  • Cyprus
  • Malta
  • United Kingdom

Pacific

The Commonwealth represents eight countries in the Pacific. They are:

  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Solomon Islands

These 54 countries together form the diverse and inclusive Commonwealth of Nations, fostering cooperation, democracy, human rights, and economic development among its members.

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