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At its height, the British Empire controlled vast territories across the globe, including countries such as Canada, Australia, India, and numerous nations in Africa, such as South Africa and Nigeria. It also held territories in the Caribbean, like Jamaica and Barbados, as well as parts of Asia, including Burma (Myanmar) and Malaya. The empire's influence extended to parts of the Middle East and the Pacific, encompassing places like New Zealand and Fiji. Overall, the British Empire was one of the largest empires in history, spanning every continent.

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