As of October 2023, there are 15 republics within the Commonwealth of Nations. These republics have chosen to be independent nations, often opting for a president as their head of state instead of recognizing the British monarch. The remaining members of the Commonwealth have varying forms of government, including constitutional monarchies.
As of May 2013, the Commonwealth has 54 member countries.
South Africa withdrew from the British Commonwealth in 1961 and became a republic after being censured by fellow members.
YES!!! India is part of the British Commonwealth. Other large nations that are members of the British Commonwealth are Republic of South Africa.( formerly Union of South Africa), Australia, New Zealand , Canada. There are many smaller nations that are members of the British Commonwealth, and The U.K. still still has a few very small colonies. One nation is a late entrant intyo the British Commonwealth, but was formrtly a Portugese Colony, it is 'Mozambique'. Two notable nations that are NOT members of the British Commonwealth, but are English speaking as the official language are the U.S.A. and the Republic of Ireland.
Many different languages are spoken in the many Commonwealth countries. The English language is common to most members of the Commonwealth.
No. Many members of the SAS are members of the Commonwealth.
The Republic of Ireland is not in the Commonwealth.
republic, it is a state of USA
No it is a Republic
Currently, there are 54 countries in the Commonwealth of Nations.
India is a republic, although it remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, although not a Commonwealth Realm.
No, the Republic of Ireland is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, nor is it a Commonwealth Realm.
The original members of the Commonwealth of Nations, established in 1931, were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Irish Free State (now the Republic of Ireland), and Newfoundland (which later became part of Canada). These nations formed the foundation of the Commonwealth, which has since expanded to include 54 member countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. The Commonwealth promotes cooperation, democracy, and development among its members.