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The 54 nations of the Commonwealth were all previously members of the British Empire and are now independent countries. They include Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa etc. A minority have chosen to retain Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State.
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Are commonwealth countries are the countries which are ruled by England?
England does not "rule" any country.England is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states.All but two of these countries (Mozambique and Rwanda) were formerly part of the British Empire, out of which it developed.The Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth.
Was Canada part of the united kingdom in the World War 2?
No, the United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island. The British monarch is constitutional monarch of 16 countries in total (British Commonwealth) including Canada. However this does not make it part of the nation of the United Kingdom.
What countries were in the commonwealth in 1952?
There were 9 countries in the British Commonwealth in 1953: * Australia * Canada * India * New Zealand * Pakistan * South Africa * Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) * United Kingdom * Malaya (now part of Malaysia)
Which of these countries is not part of the United Kingdom Wales Scotland or Iceland?
Iceland is not part of the United Kingdom.
Was Ireland once a part of the Commonwealth?
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and therefore also part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Is Ireland part of the Commonwealth?
No, the Republic of Ireland is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, nor is it a Commonwealth Realm.
How long has the UK taken part in the Commonwealth games?
United Kingdom has participated at the Commonwealth Gamesfrom the beginning (1930). It is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Is Wales a capital of the United Kingdom?
No. Wales is one of the countries that is part of the United Kingdom.
What countries is not part of the United Kingdom Wales Ireland England?
Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom, but Northern Ireland is.
Is USA part of the Commonwealth of Nations?
The United States of America is no part of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth of Nations formerly known as the British Commonwealth, consists of countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Nigeria, Pakistan, and many other countries that were formally occupied by Britain.
Is Jamaica apart of the United Kingdom?
No, Jamaica is an independent nation, it is however a part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
What countries in Europe are not part of the united kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are the only European countries which are part of the United Kingdom. All other European countries are independent sovereign states.
