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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 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) promotes regional integration, economic growth, and stability across its 15 member states. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The EITI, launched in 2002, drives transparency in extractive industries across 50+ nations, uniting stakeholders to ensure resources benefit all. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 15 (G-15), founded in 1989, unites developing nations to promote economic cooperation and act as a political voice within the Non-Aligned Movement. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 24 (G-24), established in 1989, represents developing nations in global financial discussions to promote equitable policies and fair international representation. 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.
Location: West Africa Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1961 Capital city: Abuja Population: 158 million / 450 people per sq mile (174 people per sq km) Total land area: 356,667 square miles (923,768 square km) Language(s) spoken: Hausa, English (official language), Yoruba, …
The organization of petroleum exporting countries was established in 1960 by some oil-producing nations to coordinate policies on selling petroleum products.
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.