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The Commonwealth of Nations was formed as the British Commonwealth be passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931. This statute recognized the independence of regions formerly styled as British Dominions. Several countries joined the new organization at the same time. These were:
The United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
Newfoundland
Although Dominions at the time the statute was passed, Australia and New Zealand did not adopt the Statue until the 1940s.
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Why is Zambia a commonwealth country?
It's a Commonwealth country because it was once part of the British Empire.
What are the qualifications for a country to compete in the commonwealth games?
They have to be part of the British Commonwealth
When did Copenhagen have the commonwealth games?
Copenhagen has never hosted the Commonwealth Gamesbecause it's not part of a Commonwealth country.
Is there any country in South America that is a part of the Commonwealth?
Guyana is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (since 1966) and is a country in South America.
What country is the Bahamas in?
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a separate country. It is not a part of the United States. :)
What was the first country to have the commonwealth games in their country?
Hamiton hosted it in 1930
Which country came first in the Commonwealth Games?
Australia
Which country held the first commonwealth games?
Canada
Who was the first black African country to join the Commonwealth?
Ghana was the first black African country.
How many countries are allowed to participate in the commonwealth games?
The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event that is open to athletes from countries that belong to the 'Commonwealth of Nations', an association of 53 countries. The United States does not belong to the Commonwealth of Nations.
When did Tuvalu first enter the commonwealth games?
Tuvalu first took part in the Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur.
What countries can compete in the Commonwealth Games?
A country can compete in the Commonwealth Games if it is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus of the Commonwealth Games Federation. A few members were never part of the British Empire.
