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The British Empire no longer exists but there about 50 independent countries within the British Commonwealth, some of whom still choose to have Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State.
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∙ 13y agoAt its height in Victorian times, the British Empire accounted for 25% of the land area of the world with about 50 countries under its direct control.
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What is the British empire today?
The British Empire no longer exists. However, there are around 50 countries who used to be part of the British Empire but are now independent and choose to remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Those countries include Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and many Caribbean countries.
Did England ever own part of Asia?
There are many Asian countries which were in the British Empire, and Hong Kong was in the British Commonwealth until 1998. Countries in the Empire included India, Pakistan, Tibet (now part of China), Burma (now Myanmar), and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
How does the british empire influence today's world?
The British Empire is the reason for the standards of living now. The luxurious living, our Interdependence with other countries for trade. The Industrial revolution defeated the need to do work by hand by creating new machinery and sources of power to run them. We do not have to work as hard as in the 19th century and we now have a strong sense of power. Women can vote and do the jobs that only men used to.
What are ten facts about the British empire?
The Empire is the foundation of the Commonwealth. Soldiers from the Empire have fought in wars alongside Britain. The countries which have arisen from the Empire are mostly Christian. & are mostly Democratic. & use English as their language. India became part of the Empire as a resut of a commercial company. The British fought many battles in the aquistion & defence of the Empire. Most of the Empire was acquired in the reign of Queen Victoria (!837-1901). Most of the countries of the Empire now beat England at Cricket (Frequently !)British maps denoted empire countries in pinkThe British Empire still comprises 14 sovereign territories of the United Kingdom.Its total land mass is 6 times larger than the UK itself. India was the largest populated country in the empire.The British Empire included Canada, Jamaica, India, Pakistan, Australia, Egypt, Kenya, Ireland, Suriname, Afghanistan, Normandy, America, Hong-Kong, New Zealand, Burma, Nepal, Blize, Bahamas and Grenada.
What European empire colonized Guyana?
The British Empire colonized the nation we now call Guyana. It was called British Guiana until the nation gained its independence in 1966.
What is the British empire today?
The British Empire no longer exists. However, there are around 50 countries who used to be part of the British Empire but are now independent and choose to remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Those countries include Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and many Caribbean countries.
Did England ever own part of Asia?
There are many Asian countries which were in the British Empire, and Hong Kong was in the British Commonwealth until 1998. Countries in the Empire included India, Pakistan, Tibet (now part of China), Burma (now Myanmar), and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
How is Africa connected to the UK?
At one time some of the countries in Africa were part of the British empire. Now they are independent, but some are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, an organisation that has some of the old British empire countries as members.
What is meant by the British commonwealth?
The 50 plus countries that were originally part of the British Empire, started to become independent from the late 1940's onwards and then became known as the British Commonwealth. That term is now obsolete and they are now known as the Commonwealth of Nations.
What is the British common wealth?
The Commonwealth of Nations are various countries around the world who used to be part of the British Empire and are now mostly totally independent.
What do they call the British empire now?
The British Empire today, is now called the British commonwealth, or Commonwealth Realms or Commonwealth of Nations
How many countries did the British Empire ever rule?
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.
Is Britain so multicultural because of the british empire?
Many of the immigrants to Britain came from countries of the now non-existant British Empire. For example, Jamaica, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. More recent arrivals are from Eastern Europe because of Britain's membership of the European Union.
Which countries belonged to the British empire in 1750?
In 1750, the British Empire held lands in what is now Canada, the US, several Caribbean island and Central American nations, several African nations, Bangladesh/India, and Ireland.
Why do most countries speak English?
English is widely spoken around the world due to historical colonialism, globalization, and the dominance of English-speaking countries in technology, business, and media. Many governments and institutions have adopted English as a common language for communication to facilitate international cooperation and trade.
How does the british empire influence today's world?
The British Empire is the reason for the standards of living now. The luxurious living, our Interdependence with other countries for trade. The Industrial revolution defeated the need to do work by hand by creating new machinery and sources of power to run them. We do not have to work as hard as in the 19th century and we now have a strong sense of power. Women can vote and do the jobs that only men used to.
What countries do England rule in Africa?
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.
