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British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies— colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height in the 19th and early 20th century ...
From the 16th to the 20th centuries, the British Empire stretched from a total area at its peak in 1920 to over 35,500,000 km 2 (13,700,000 sq mi), the largest empire in the world. In terms of population, on the eve of World War II, Britain and her colonial possessions totaled 500 million inhabitants.
The above map shows the peak of British imperialism in the early 1920s. It shows the colonies owned by the British. The British Empire is considered one of the largest that ever existed. The British colonies in the Americas, both North and South, include: Canada (including Newfoundland) Bermuda island. Bahama islands.
5 de oct. de 2017 · Animated map of the British empire’s rise and fall. Below is a more detailed map of the territorial evolution of the country through time. Here is the map created by Reddit user alectprasad, showing countries that gained independence from the United Kingdoms and the years. British Colonies in Africa. Britain Empire had numerous colonies in Africa:
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Map showing the British Empire at its greatest extent. British Empire, Worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of three centuries came under the British government.
22 de nov. de 2021 · British Empire - WorldAtlas. The British Empire was the largest empire in human history. It consisted of the colonial possessions of what is now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK’s imperial expansion began in the early 17 th century.
