Home to 2.5 billion people
The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
56 member countries
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.
Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland QC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Over 80 organisations
Countries are supported by a network of civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.

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Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies.
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Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth