In 1924, the British Empire had an estimated population of around 470 million people. This figure represented about one-quarter of the world's population at that time, highlighting the vast extent and influence of the empire across various continents, including large parts of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. The empire's population included a diverse range of cultures and ethnicities, reflecting its global reach.
The Islamic Caliphate at one point in time spread from the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) all the way to India. And there were also many colonies in the Malaysian islands South of China. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Age-of-caliphs.png
I presume that by content you mean continent. The Mongol Empire reached Eastern Europe.
No. It was under Trajan that the empire reached its largest size.
The Declaration of Independence took about six weeks to reach Great Britain after it was signed on July 4, 1776.
Alexander the Great's empire stretched across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. It began in Macedonia and extended through Greece, reaching into Asia Minor, Persia, and parts of Central Asia. His conquests also included Egypt in Africa, where he founded the city of Alexandria. Ultimately, his empire became one of the largest in the ancient world, connecting diverse cultures across these continents.
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Alexander the Great made conquests on 3 continents. They were Europe, Africa and Asia.
India he had Ambassadors to the kingdom of Cathay (China).
Alexander the great made conquests on 3 continents. They were Europe, Africa and Asia.
By 1900, Great Britain controlled approximately a quarter of the world's landmass, encompassing vast territories across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. This extensive empire made Britain the foremost global power at the time, with colonies and dominions that spanned continents and influenced global trade, politics, and culture. The phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire" reflected its vast reach, as there was always some part of the empire in daylight.
During Darius the Great's reign at the end of the 6th Century BCE.
Alexander the Great's empire reached from Macedonia and Greece to all the way in northern India.
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The quote "the sun never sets on the empire" refers to the British Empire, which at its height spanned numerous territories around the globe. This phrase highlighted the vastness of the empire, indicating that at least one part of it was always in daylight due to its global reach. The British Empire was known for its colonies in various continents, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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