The Commonwealth serves as a platform for interaction between nations with various cultural origins. It serves as a forum for global collaboration on issues like democracy, freedom, human rights, and commerce. It is a voluntary alliance of 53 independent states, not a political union.
Facts about Commonwealth flag
| Official Name: | The Commonwealth of Nations |
| Flag Proportion: | 1:2 |
| Adopted on: | March 26, 1976 |
| Headquarters: | Marlborough House, London, United Kingdom |
| Area (Member Nations): | 12,147,768 square miles |
| Population(Member Nations): | 2,100,000,000 |
| Official Language: | English |
| National symbol(s): | lion (Britain in general); lion, Tudor rose, oak (England); lion, unicorn, thistle (Scotland); dragon, daffodil, leek (Wales); shamrock, flax (Northern Ireland) |
| National colors: | yellow, blue, red |
| National anthem: | |
| Name: | “God Save the Queen” |
| Lyrics/Music: | Unknown |
The Commonwealth flag features a blue background with the Commonwealth logo in gold. The globe at the center of the logo symbolizes the Commonwealth’s international reach. A “C” for “Commonwealth” is formed by 61 radiating spears that ring the globe. The different elements of Commonwealth collaboration are symbolized by the radiating spears rather than the number of participating nations. The symbol does not have a set size or color.