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The 50 plus countries that were originally part of the British Empire, started to become independent from the late 1940's onwards and then became known as the British Commonwealth. That term is now obsolete and they are now known as the Commonwealth of Nations.
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What is meant by Commonwealth countries?
Commonwealth countries are those countries that are members of an organization called the Commonwealth of Nations. Most members, but not all, were once part of the British Empire.
What do they call the British empire now?
The British Empire today, is now called the British commonwealth, or Commonwealth Realms or Commonwealth of Nations
Is Pakistan a member of the British commonwealth?
Yes Pakistan is a member of the British Commonwealth
When was British Commonwealth Union created?
British Commonwealth Union was created in 1916.
When did the British Empire games change to the Commonwealth Games?
The British Empire Games have changed names on three occasions: British Empire and Commonwealth Games (1954) British Commonwealth Games (1970) Commonwealth Games (1978)
What is the origins of the commonwealth?
Commonwealth of Nations, formerly known as Commonwealth and British Commonwealth, is formed from the countries of the British Empire. Commonwealth of Nations contains 54 independent modern countries. Only Mozambique and Rwanda were not part of the former British Empire.
Is Chile a member of the British Commonwealth?
The organization once known as the British Commonwealth is now called the Commonwealth of Nations, and, no, Chile is not a member.
3 commonwealth nations of the UK?
There's a whole lot more than three, and you didn't specify whether you meant Commonwealth Dominions (who acknowledge the British monarch as their own Head of State), or Commonwealth of Nations members (to whom the British monarch holds no status, but with which trade an other agreements exist with the British). Three Commonwealth Dominions include Canada, Australia, and Barbados. Three Commonwealth of Nations members who are not Dominions include South Africa (for better or worse), India, and Singapore.
When was British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines created?
British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines was created in 1946.
When did British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines end?
British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines ended in 1954.
When was British Commonwealth Forces Korea created?
British Commonwealth Forces Korea was created in 1950.
Where can one find the British Commonwealth?
The British Commonwealth term refers to the average British citizen. The commonwealth is a term for the average citizen, the other basic level of citizenship is royal.
