Commonwealth of Nations
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The British Commonwealth of Nations currently has 54 countries in its membership.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022
Their visit to the region takes place nearly four months after Barbados voted to become a republic, cutting ties with Britain’s monarchy but remaining part of the British-led Commonwealth of Nations.
From Reuters • Mar. 20, 2022
The country gained independence in 1973 but remains a voluntary member state of Britain’s Commonwealth of Nations, and English is the official language here.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2018
In 1962, Jamaica, formerly ruled by Britain, became an independent dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations.
From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2018
Tonga became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900; it withdrew from the protectorate and joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
