A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. The noun "commonwealth", meaning "public welfare, general good or advantage", dates …

Dec 25, 2025 · Commonwealth, a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of …

The Commonwealth is home to 2.7 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

Learn about the Commonwealth, including its key organisations, country membership, its history and the latest developments.

The Commonwealth dates back to the first half of the 20th century, with the decolonisation of the Empire through the increased self-governance of its territories.

Dec 25, 2025 · The United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies today are members of an association known as the Commonwealth (or Commonwealth of Nations), which evolved …

We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared …

The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 56 sovereign states, referred to as Commonwealth countries. [1] Most of them were British colonies or dependencies of those …

Explore the history of the Commonwealth using the interactive timeline. Eight countries come together to form the modern Commonwealth. Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, …

Commonwealth, a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of friendship and …