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Mozambique and Rwanda are members of the Commonwealth of Nations that had no previous colonial or constitutional links with the United Kingdom. Mozambique had been a Portuegese colony and Rwanda had been a Belgian colony.
Most of Cameroon had been a French Mandate / Trust Territory but a small portion was a British Mandate /Trust Territory prior to independence.
Namibia might also be considered in this regard. It was a German colony which became a Mandate of South Africa - not of the United Kingdom - after the Frist World War. It finally gained independence on 21 March 1990.
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What are all the commonweath countries?
Name 6 countries that are in the Commonwealth
Which African member of the present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire Commonwealth member?
Mozambique There are three African members of the Commonwealth that were never under British rule: Mozambique, Namibia and Rwanda.
Which country in the Commonwealth was never in the British empire?
Mozambique - once a Portuguese colony - joined the Commonwealth, though it was never part of the British Empire. The point is that most of its neighbours belong to the Commonwealth.There are three other Commonwealth members that were never under British rule: Namibia, Samoa and Rwanda.
In the early 20th Century Great Britain made New Zealand and Australia what type of areas under its control?
Independently-governed nations, part of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Why does the commonwealth of nations or british commonwealth of nations exist?
The commonwealth countries - are a 'throwback' to the colonial days. Britain was a great sea-faring nation, keen on exploring. Newly discovered lands such as Australia, New Zealand etc., were claimed 'in the name of the King' - and subsequently became part of the British Empire. Although many of those early countries are now independent nations, some still retain membership of the Commonwealth.
Why is the union jack on the Fiji flag?
Former colony, was a monarchy under the Queen, and current member state of the Commonwealth of Nations (British institution).
Why is Canada a member of the common wealth of nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations is a British organization set up to protect the head of state. As more and more countries were becoming independent, the British set up the organization allowing nations who were previously/presently under British control (at the time) to join, if they recognized the monarch of the United Kingdom as the head of their state. However, they are allowed their separate governments still. Since Canada was a previous British colony, they decided to join the commonwealth, which is why the head of state for Canada is Queen Elizabeth II.
Is Canada still a member of the British commonwealth and if so are they still under British control?
canada is still a member or the british commonwealth and still has some control over it
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of 54 sovereign states, including the UK. Most, but not all, of the countries were once under British rule. Today they are all independent and include 33 republics, 16 monarchies where the Queen is Head of State, and 5 countires with their own monarch. The UK does not rule the Commonwealth; it is one of the 54 members, just as it is one of the members of the European Union.
Why are the commonwealth games called the commonwealth games?
Once called The British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games are called the "Friendly Games" because the participants share a common language, so all athletes and officials can converse with each other. It has led to the games being called the "Friendly Games."
Why did Africa break away from british rule?
Africa is a continent, not a country. African nations have never been under a single rule.
What rule were the bahama islands and Jamaica under?
The Bahamas and Jamaica were formerly under British colonial rule. Jamaica became a British colony in 1655 and gained independence in 1962, while the Bahamas was colonized in the 17th century and achieved independence in 1973. Both islands are now members of the Commonwealth of Nations, retaining ties to the British monarchy.
