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Many small Countries and Canada Canada is not under British rule. It is independent. All territories still under British rule are very small.
Ireland, Gibraltar, New Zealand, Australia and Sierra Leone were apart of Great Britain or the British Empire in 1914. Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa were apart of the British Empire as well.
It depends how you count it, and at what time in history.
Malta was officially under British rule from 1814-1964 but had been occupied by Britain somewhat earlier.
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With authority.
Britain did not rule several significant countries, including the United States, which gained independence in 1776, and most countries in continental Europe, such as France and Germany. Additionally, nations like Japan and China maintained their sovereignty and were never colonized by Britain, although they interacted with British interests. Other regions, such as much of Latin America and many parts of the Middle East, also remained independent from British rule during the height of the British Empire.
"Imperial preference" refers to "preferred", that is reduced, tariffs available to countries or colonies under British rule &/or members of the British Commonwealth as the Empire was later called.
The British Empire ruled approximately 90% of the world, being the largest empire on the planet at 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi).It is difficult to get an exact number because the treaties, political situations and boundary divisions were always changing.As an approximation, the British Empire ruled about 140 major countries, bearing in mind some now no longer exist as they have merged with other existing countries once independent.If you include protectorates, mandates and minor territories, that number stretches to approximately 192.It was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire". Because the span of the empire across the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of the many British colonies.
the purpose was so that they could rule the other countries and use them to make their profit.
None. All African countries are now fully independent, although some are still part of the Commonwealth of Nations which is a loose association of countries that were originally part of the British Empire.
There are a number of countries that are still under British rule. This includes New Zealand, Australia, the Bahamas, as well as Jamaica.