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You didn't give a list of options. The British had an empire which expanded across the globe, and the list would be a very long one of former British colonies. Ireland, Cyprus, Zimbabwe (nee Rhodesia), South Africa, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, the Sudan, Singapore, Canada, the United States, a good portion of the Caribbean, Australia... those are just a few.
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∙ 15y agoHong Kong, and it was actually called a british posession, because there was already a city there, Great Britain just took it over.
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What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
Which country in the Commonwealth was never in the British empire?
Mozambique - once a Portuguese colony - joined the Commonwealth, though it was never part of the British Empire. The point is that most of its neighbours belong to the Commonwealth.There are three other Commonwealth members that were never under British rule: Namibia, Samoa and Rwanda.
Why does Canada speak french?
Because Quebec was once a French colony.
Who were George Washington's enemies?
The British The British The British The British Gaile NO; because once George Washington help the British during the French and Indian war
Which country was once part of British India?
Pakistan was once a part of British India. During the Partition in 1947, India and Pakistan were split into their current countries.
Where was there once a british colony now governed by the peoples republic of china?
I think that you're thinking of Hong Kong, which was taken by British forces in 1841, and remained under British rule until 1997. It is now part of the People's Republic of China.
What was once a British penal colony?
New South Wales was once a British penal colony, as was Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania).
Was Singapore once a Dutch Colony?
No, in 1826 it became a British colony, part of the Straights Settlements.
What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
Was China ever been ruled by British?
China, as a country, was never ruled by the British. Part of present day China were once British colonies (Hong Kong).
Who controlled India during imperialism?
India was once a british colony(:
What nation once a british colony was called rhodesia the capital is harave?
Zimbabwe
What is the administrative region of china once a portuguese colony that lies on the pearl river delta?
macao
What part did Singapore play in the British empire?
The foundation of Singapore breaks the monopoly and the Dutch are no longer the exclusive sovereigns of the eastern seas. Simply put: -To break Dutch monopoly -To protect British trade with China -To extend British influence
What country was once occupied by the UK and was a special administrative region?
Both Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China are cities and were never once countries. Hong Kongwas once a British Crown Colony until 1997 when authority was passed to the Chinese government. It is currently still a Special Administrative Region.
Why do bahamians celerbrate emancipation day?
because The Bahamas was once a British colony where the institution of slavery was practiced.
Last colony in America?
Once America declared independence from England all colonies were free from British rule.
