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The Commonwealth, also known as the Commonwealth of Nations, is a political association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire. The organisation came into being following the Statute of Westminster in 1931, which granted legal status to the independence of the Dominions. The modern Commonwealth was formally constituted by the London Declaration in 1949, which established the Commonwealth as a free association of independent and equal states, with the British monarch as the symbolic head of the Commonwealth.

Membership is voluntary, and countries can join or leave the organisation. Members are united by shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, as outlined in the Commonwealth Charter. The Commonwealth Secretariat, based in London, supports member governments in their cooperation. Key areas of focus include promoting democracy, good governance, human rights, education, health, and sustainable development. The Commonwealth Games, a major multi-sport event held every four years, is a prominent symbol of the association's unity and shared heritage. The Commonwealth aims to foster cooperation and understanding among its diverse membership, promoting peace and prosperity across the globe.