Commonwealth Today The former colonies share many things in common English as the official language of government English law Britain is still referred to as the"mother country "r w Many people have British relatives, particularly in N Zealand, Australia, Canada and South africa. whel Until 1960s all commonwealth citizens were free to enter the UK. although there are restrictions now the number entering the uK is on the increase I ong history of trade and economic links A tradition of professional and academic links with many similar educational systemsCommonwealth Today The former colonies share many things in common ▪ English as the official language of government ▪ English law ▪ Many people have British relatives, particularly in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and South Africa, where Britain is still referred to as the “mother country.” ▪ Until 1960’s all commonwealth citizens were free to enter the UK. Although there are restrictions now, the number entering the UK is on the increase. ▪ Long history of trade and economic links ▪ A tradition of professional and academic links with many similar educational systems