The Commonwealth of Nations was originally made up of

The Commonwealth of Nations was originally made up of independent nations formerly under the British Empire. It was established in 1931 with the signing of the Statute of Westminster, which granted self-governance and independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Over time, more countries gained independence from Britain and joined the Commonwealth, making it a voluntary association of 54 member countries, most of which are former British colonies or territories. The Commonwealth promotes cooperation, democracy, human rights, and economic development among its members.