For the common good
- POSTED ON: 25 May, 2023
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The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire. It comprises 56 countries, across all inhabited continents. The members have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, almost a third of the world population.
It was founded in 1931 with the signing of the Statute of Westminster, which granted independence to the self-governing dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Irish Free State.
Commonwealth Day is a day to celebrate the diversity and shared values of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is a day to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the Commonwealth, and to commit to working together to build a better future. Though celebrated on second Monday in March, in India the Day is observed on May 24.
Browse through some facts about the Commonwealth and test your knowledge.