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The British Empire (map) was the largest empire ever, consisting of over 25% of the world's population and area. It included India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Rhodesia, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, several islands in the West Indies and various colonies on the African coast.
The British empire was the biggest the world had ever seen,it spanned the whole globe. Europe,northern America,India and Indian empire,Iraq,Kuwait,New Zealand,Africa,Sudan,Kenya,Uganda,Sierra Leone,Nigeria, the list goes on and on.... the map is here for you to see, the map is marked in red where the British ruled. enjoy! http://worldroundup.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/british_empire_1920s.png
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What did the US fight in World War 1?
The First World War begain in 1914, but the United States of America entered the war much later on, in 1917. It allied itself with the British Empire, Kingdom of Italy, the French Republic and the Russian Empire. These countries were fighting the war against a rival alliance of countries called the "Central Powers" - this included the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
How much money did World War 1 cost in British pounds?
The square of your Nan.
How much of Africa was ruled by the british when world war 1 broke out?
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How much were British soldiers paid during this first world war?
the were paid 1 pound
What country dropped out of world war 2?
The British because they were bombed so much that they did not have the materials to fight
Why was the british empire the strongest in World War 1?
Due to the fact that the British empire operated pretty much all around the world and had to have the best navy to hold its vast empire, which it did for most if not all of the 19th century.
What is the British empire 1900?
The British Empire that had evolved by AD 1900 was racked with internal problems. Though the empire reached its industrial peak, poverty continued to be a major problem.
How Much of the World did the british Empire?
In 1900, the British Empire covered one fifth of the globe in terms of land surface. At its height, it ruled over 458 million people.
What did the British do to get an empire?
Unusually, the British Empire was founded on trade and colonisation as much as by military conquest.
How much of the world did England rule in the height of its dynasty?
By the end of the 19th century, the British Empire accounted for 25% of the world's land surface.
How much of the world did the ottoman empire control?
The Ottoman Empire controlled most of the eastern Mediterranean. It even conquered a small part of Greece. That was in the olden times.
Why did London grow so much in the nineteenth century?
It was one of the busiest ports in the world and the capital city of the British Empire.
Why was the british empire important?
because the was too much of it
How much land does the British empire have?
I t has a lot!
Who was the largest land empire?
The largest contiguous empire (the largest empire confined to a single land mass) was the Mongol Empire which, at its largest extent covered 33,000,000 sq km or 12,741,000 sq miles, some 22% of the earth's total land area. The Mongol Empire was the second largest empire after the British Empire which was a maritime empire and not confined to a single land mass. The British Empire was the largest empire in history. At it's peak the Brirish Empire covered 36.6 million km² of land and contained around a quarter of the worlds population. After World War II much of the British Empire territories declared independence. Most still retain a close relationship with Britain, some even choosing to retain the British Monarch.
Why weren't European countries picked for the British Empire?
Because the British would not have so much opportunity to develop them in the British style and spirit.
Why would Canadians fight in the war if there did not have any British Empire connection?
They do have a connection to the British Empire - so much so, that they're even one of the 16 Commonwealth Dominions which acknowledge the British Monarch as their Head of State.
