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The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 nations established in 1931 to foster cooperation and shared values. Spanning six continents, it promotes democracy, development, and cultural exchange. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
(LDCs) The world’s poorer countries.
Location: Southern Africa Official name: Kingdom of Lesotho Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1966 / 1966 Capital city: Maseru Population: 2.1 million / 179 people per sq mile (69 people per sq km) Total land area: 11,720 square miles (30,355 square km) Language(s) spoken: English (official language), Sesotho (official language), …
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.