The Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth is an association of countries, most of which were once part of the
British Empire, though a few countries that were not in the Empire have also joined it.

The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 53 member states.
Membership is voluntary and the Commonwealth has no power over its members
although it can suspend membership. The Commonwealth aims to promote democracy,
good government and to eradicate poverty.