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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-quarter of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 33,700,000 km², almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire" because its span across the globe ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories.
See also[]
- English Empire
First British Empire - Scottish Empire
United Kingdom[]
British Empire
British Empire: British India (1858-1876)- British Empire: Indian Empire (1876-1947)
- United Kingdom: Colony of Burma (1937-1948)
- British Empire: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963)
- United Kingdom: Colony of Southern Rhodesia (1923-1965)
- United Kingdom: Colony of Southern Rhodesia (1979-1980)
- British Empire: Bechuanaland Protectorate (1885-1966)
- Hong Kong (1841-1997)
- British America (1607-1783)
- United Kingdom: British North America (1783-1907)
- British Empire: Province of New York (1664-1775)
- United Kingdom: Federation of the West Indies (1958-1962)
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