<Tr> <Td> Zambia! Zambia </Td> <Td> 1964 - 10 - 24 24 October 1964 </Td> <Td> Africa </Td> <Td> 15,473,905 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> ^ A. Unless otherwise noted, independence was gained from the United Kingdom on the date (shown in column 2) of joining the Commonwealth . ^ B. Not a member of the Commonwealth Foundation . ^ C. The population figure is based on 2004 estimates . ^ D . The population figure is based on 2005 estimates . ^ E. Though Pakistan celebrates 14 August 1947 as its independence day, independence was officially granted at midnight, 15 August 1947 . Therefore, its date of joining the Commonwealth would be 15 August 1947 . ^ F. Commonwealth realms, recognising Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state since the day of their independence, distinctly from her being the sovereign of United Kingdom . ^ G. Geopolitically part of Europe, but geographically part of Asia . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Country </Th> <Th> Joined </Th> <Th> Continent </Th> <Th> Left </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Gambia! The Gambia </Td> <Td> 1965 - 02 - 18 18 February 1965 </Td> <Td> Africa </Td> <Td> 2013 - 10 - 33 October 2013 </Td> <Td> Withdrew on 3 October 2013 citing "neo-colonialism". Adama Barrow, who was elected as Gambia's President in 2016, has pledged to return the country to the Commonwealth . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ireland! Ireland </Td> <Td> 1931 - 12 - 11 11 December 1931 </Td> <Td> Europe </Td> <Td> 1949 - 04 - 18 18 April 1949 </Td> <Td> One of the original Dominions at the time of the Statute of Westminster 1931 . Withdrew after passing the Republic of Ireland Act in 1949, since republics were not permitted membership at the time . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Maldives! Maldives </Td> <Td> 1982 - 07 - 09 9 July 1982 </Td> <Td> Asia </Td> <Td> 2016 - 10 - 13 13 October 2016 </Td> <Td> Gained independence from the United Kingdom on 26 July 1965 . A special member from 9 July 1982 until 20 July 1985 . Announced on 13 October 2016 that it has withdrawn from the Commonwealth . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Zimbabwe! Zimbabwe </Td> <Td> 1980 - 10 - 01 1 October 1980 </Td> <Td> Africa </Td> <Td> 2003 - 12 - 07 7 December 2003 </Td> <Td> Suspended on 19 March 2002 . Withdrew voluntarily on 7 December 2003 . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Country </Th> <Th> Joined </Th> <Th> Continent </Th> <Th> Left </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr>

In 2016 which of these nations announce its decision to withdraw from the commonwealth of nations