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Why do we still have commonwealth games?
The Commonwealth Games are still around as the Commonwealth of Nations is still active.
When was India cease being a part of the British Empire?
India gained its independence in 1947 but is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Why are the Commonwealth Games still held?
The Commonwealth Games are still active because the Commonwealth of Nations is still a very active organisation.
What issues might the commonwealth of nations discuss?
Trade, Britain still trying to impose their will upon member nations, cooperative security issues, immigration matters, etc.
Who holds the commonwealth 100 meter sprint?
If Jamaica is still in the British Commonwealth, then the winner is - Usain Bolt!
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
Would Australia be able to participate in the commonwealth games if it became a republic?
Yes, because it is still in the 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 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.
Why the fijians join the british army?
Fiji is a Commonwealth nation. Any citizen of any Commonwealth nation is permitted by British Army regulations to enlist in the British army, so long as their country was in the Commonwealth at the time of their birth (thus, a citizen of Zimbabwe who was born while the country remained in the Commonwealth is still able to enlist in the British Army, even though Zimbabwe is no longer a member of the Commonwealth of Nations).
Am a ugandan can you join the british army?
Yes Uganda is a Commonwealth nation. Any citizen of any Commonwealth nation is permitted by British Forces regulations to enlist in the British Forces, so long as their country was in the Commonwealth at the time of their birth (thus, a citizen of Zimbabwe who was born while the country remained in the Commonwealth is still able to enlist in the British Army, even though Zimbabwe is no longer a member of the Commonwealth of Nations).
How are Britain and Jamaica associated?
The first Europeans to colonize Jamaica were the Spanish in 1494, when Columbus claimed Jamaica for Spain. However, the Spanish were evicted by the British in 1655. To this day, Jamaica's official language is still English. Jamaica is also a Commonwealth realm, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
