What were the original Commonwealth countries?

The Commonwealth was first officially formed in 1926 when the Balfour Declaration of the Imperial Conference recognised the full sovereignty of dominions. Known as the “British Commonwealth”, the original members were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.

Does Commonwealth still exist?

The modern Commonwealth. Since 1949 independent countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific have joined the Commonwealth. Membership today is based on free and equal voluntary co-operation.

What were the Commonwealth years?

The Commonwealth was the political structure during the period from 1649 to 1660 when England and Wales, later along with Ireland and Scotland, were governed as a republic after the end of the Second English Civil War and the trial and execution of Charles I.

Who is still in the British Commonwealth?

There are 15 Commonwealth Realms in addition to the UK.

Australia. Her Majesty is Queen of Australia.
The Bahamas. Her Majesty is Queen of The Bahamas.
Barbados. Her Majesty is Queen of Barbados.
Belize. Her Majesty is Queen of Belize.
Canada. Her Majesty is Queen of Canada.
Grenada.
Jamaica.
New Zealand.

Who is the head of Commonwealth of Nations?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth. The role: is an important symbolic one. has no maximum fixed term.

What makes a Commonwealth country?

Commonwealth, also called Commonwealth of Nations, formerly (1931–49) British Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of friendship and practical cooperation and who acknowledge the British …

What countries are still under British rule 2021?

British Commonwealth Countries 2021

Country	2021 Population
Pakistan	225,199,937
Nigeria	211,400,708
Bangladesh	166,303,498
United Kingdom	68,207,116