What are the most important countries in the Commonwealth?

List of Commonwealth of Nations countries by GDP (nominal)

What do you understand by Commonwealth of Nation?

a voluntary association of independent nations and dependent territories linked by historical ties (as parts of the former British Empire) and cooperating on matters of mutual concern, especially regarding economics and trade. Also called the Commonwealth .

How has Commonwealth helped countries?

The Commonwealth helps member countries improve their export competitiveness, diversify their exports and secure better trade deals.

What Commonwealth countries means?

Commonwealth of Nations An association comprising the United Kingdom, its dependencies, and many former British colonies that are now sovereign states, including Canada, Australia, India, and many West Indian and African countries. It was formally established by the Statute of Westminster in 1931.

Why are countries in the Commonwealth?

At the 1926 conference Britain and the Dominions agreed that they were all equal members of a community within the British Empire. They all owed allegiance to the British king or queen, but the United Kingdom did not rule over them. This community was called the British Commonwealth of Nations or just the Commonwealth.

Why Australia is a Commonwealth country?

A vote was taken and a substantial majority of the delegates at the 1891 constitutional convention in Sydney accepted the name ‘Commonwealth of Australia’. The British Colonies that became our six States were not uniting into one country out of fear or after a war, but for the common good.

What is the main aim of Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth is an association of 54 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace.