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The UK Government, the Law and Your Role › International Relations
What is the Commonwealth?
- A trade bloc competing with the European Union
- A military alliance led by the UK
- A group of countries sharing a common currency
- An association of countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire
Why this is the correct answer
Commonwealth is an association of 56 independent countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire, that cooperate on matters of trade, development, and governance. It is a voluntary association based on shared values, not a political union or military alliance.