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What is the
Commonwealth?
An association of
53
independent countries with
2.4 billion
people
60%
of whom are under the age of
30
Today,
12
Caribbean countries are members.
Every two years their heads
of government join the other
Commonwealth leaders to
discuss important aspects of
governance – how to improve
healthcare and education,
create more opportunities for
young people and women,
and deal with the impacts
of climate change.
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