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Why are certain countries such as Zimbabwe and India part of the british commonwealth?
All but two members of the Commonwealth of Nations were former British territories. That's the link. By the way, Zimbabwe is no longer in the Commonwealth.
Which African member of the present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire?
Mozambique. Not only was never a part of the British Empire, but has no ties linking it to the British Empire.
Why did Australia agree to get involved in the 1939 war?
Because they were part of the British Commonwealth.
When did Grenada become part of the British empire?
Grenada officially became a part of the British empire in 1833. It remained a part of the British Windward Islands Administration until 1958.
Why does the US not belong to the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations is largely made up of the nations that were part of the British Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The US ceased to be part of the English Empire in the 18th century and was well enough established when the Commonwealth was created that it saw not reason to seek to join it.
What countries belongs to the british empire today?
There are currently 14 territories belonging to the British Empire. Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, South Georgia and the Sound Sandwich Islands, the Sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekalia on Cyprus and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Places like New Zealand and Australia still see the Queen as the monarchy, but they have their own government, and are part of the commonwealth.
What Countries are in British Empire 2007?
Some of the following are part of the current listing of current British overseas territories: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena South, Georgia, Caicos Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Canada
What are the Virgin Islands part of?
Geographically, they are part of the Caribbean. Politically, the USVI is part of the US, and the BVI is a British Dependent Territory and part of the Commonwealth (and an associate member of the OECS).
Is Saint Lucia in the British Empire?
Saint Lucia is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
New Zealand is part of?
New Zealand is a complete and separate country, and a geographically isolated group of islands but is part of: * the British commonwealth * the region of Oceania, or Australasia * the south west pacific region * Polynesia
What are the qualifications for a country to compete in the commonwealth games?
They have to be part of the British Commonwealth
Is Iran part of the commonwealth?
No. Iran is not a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States as it was not a part of the former Soviet Union.
Are only countries previously owned by England allowed to play in the commonwealth games?
The countries were never owned by England. They were part of the British empire. The Commonwealth only has countries in it that were part of the British empirel It is only the countries that are involved in the Commonwealth that can participate in the games. Some countries that were part of the British empire have chosen not to be part of the Commonwealth, so there are some countries that were in the British Empire but are not part of the Commonwealth and so they do not participate in the games.
Why is Kuwait not part of the commonwealth games?
Kuwait is not part of the Commonwealth Games because Kuwait is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth).
Are most of the countries that are in the Commonwealth were part of the British Empire?
They were all part of the British Empire
What continent are the Cayman Islands part of?
the cayman island are a part of the caribbean. The Cayman Islands are islands so they are not part of a continent. I have been there. It is fun!!! Grand Cayman has lots of nice beaches like 7-mile beach. It has great snorkeling!!! Do Stingray City tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why does Australia compete in the commonwealth games?
because Australia is part of the british commonwealth
