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The Colombo Plan, established in 1951, promotes economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. With 27 member nations, it focuses on regional cooperation, technical assistance, and capacity building. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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 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: Indian Ocean Official name: Republic of Maldives Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1965 / 1965 Capital city: Malé Population: 300,000 / 2586 people per sq mile (1000 people per sq km) Total land area: 116 square miles (300 square km) Language(s) spoken: Dhivehi (Maldivian) (official language), Sinhala, Tamil, Arabic …