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There are fourteen overseas territories still 'British':
1) Anguilla - Caribbean
2) Bermuda - Atlantic
3) British Antarctic Territory
4) British Indian ocean Territory - Indian Sea
5) British Virgin Islands - Caribbean
6) Cayman Islands - Caribbean
7) Falkland Islands - South Atlantic
8) Gibraltar - Iberian peninsula
9) Montserrat - Caribbean
10) Pitcairn Islands - Pacific
11) South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands - South Atlantic
12) St Helena Island, Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha Island - Mid Atlantic
13) Soverign Base of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Cyprus.
14)Turks and Caicos Islands - Caribbean
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Does the British empire still exist?
In the most modern sense, yes, Britain still retains 14 separate territories outside the United Kingdom. And there is also the separate entity of the Commonwealth of Nations, which, although, is not political per say the nations in it still recognize Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of the Commonwealth, and in many cases she is still their monarch and head of state. In that extent the empire survives.However, oddly enough the nation that has something closest to a colonial empire is The United States of America, who has sovereignty over Puerto Rico (and does not afford them a vote in US Presidential elections, which is much the same relationship as England had with America before the American Revolution). America also owns, American Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as well as countless other island chains, and lastly the territories not connected to the main 50 states: Hawaii and Alaska.Another Answer:Yes and no. The British Empire reached its peak in 1922, ruling over 1/6th of people living and owning almost 1/4 of the world's land. There is not a date when the Empire ended, so I have provided a timeline of the fall of the Empire for you so you can make your own decision, as even historians argue about when the Empire ended.There are 5 large points in the downfall of the Empire that you can look at to see when and if the Empire ended.1947-1948: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Burma, Ireland, and Palestine leave the Empire. Soon after the term "Empire" became obsolete, with the more politically correct term "commonwealth" taking its place.1957-1966: All of the UK's holdings in Africa (with the exception of Zimbabwe), the Middle East, South America and most of the territories in the Caribbean become independent. Within 9 years the Empire had been almost totally dissolved.1980/81: Belize and Zimbabwe become independent, the few remaining colonies are renamed "British Dependent Territories".1982: The British strength is put to the test again, when Argentina attempts to invade the Falkland Islands.1997: The last large British territory, Hong Kong, is ceded to China.In closing, whether or not the Empire still exists is highly debated. Fourteen British Overseas territories exist (Gibraltar, Akriotori & Dhekelia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Saint Helena & the Ascension Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, British Antarctic Territory, Falkland Islands, Pitcarin, the Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Montserrat and Anguilla), with only 667,000 square miles of land and only 260,000 citizens. Of these territories, three are claimed by other countries as well. Some relics of the British Empire live on as well (one of the highest medals and decorations awarded by the Queen is The Order of the British Empire), even though the term "empire" hasn't regularly been used by the British for over fifty years.
What was the years of the british empire?
567
Australia was first settled as a?
Australia was first settled as a penal colony, housing the excess convicts from England. However, this was not its only purpose. It was set up to become its own self-sufficient colony as the British wanted a strong presence in the Pacific. The continent also provided the British Empire with natural resources.
What did the British do to protect their own interests?
The British saw the Louisbourg fortress as a threat. This is why the British built a fortress as well. This was the fortress Halifax
Where in the world is the gibralter?
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. It has a northern border with Spain and although takes care of its own affairs is still governed by the UK.
Has New Zealand had an empire?
No. They were part of the British Empire (and still are a part of the remnants of it as one of the Commonwealth Dominions), but themselves have never actually had an empire of their own.
Does Great Britain still own India?
No. On January 26, 1950 India gained it's independence from the British Empire
Why did Australia taking part in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire, and did not have its own independent foreign policy. Australia's foreign policy was set by the British government, so when the British government declared war, Australia considered itself automatically at war. Even though the Australian government did not make the decision, it still strongly supported Britain. Australians thought of themselves as citizens of the British Empire, and thought that the security of the Empire was important for Australia's own security. Therefore they were happy to challenge Germany when it was viewed as a threat to the Empire.
How many countries do the british empire own now?
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.
Is Germany a part of the British empire?
No, theyre their own country.
What parts of America did Sweden own?
Delaware and parts of Maryland was paert of the swedish empire.
What are the negatives of Australia being in the British Empire?
the negatives are that they do not have their own monarch
Why did the countries of the British empire help them?
Because they thought of Britain as the motherland and the British Monarch as their own Monarch.
Did Australia take part in world war 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire, and did not have its own independent foreign policy. Australia's foreign policy was set by the British government, so when the British government declared war, Australia considered itself automatically at war. Even though the Australian government did not make the decision, it still strongly supported Britain. Australians thought of themselves as citizens of the British Empire, and thought that the security of the Empire was important for Australia's own security. Therefore they were happy to challenge Germany when it was viewed as a threat to the Empire.
What continents did the British Empire own in the 1900s?
In the 1900's, the British Empire owned other continents. These included North America, South America, as well as Africa.
What is a dominion?
A dominion is a nation (in the British Empire) that was allowed to govern their own domestic affairs.
When did Britain and the British empire stop using shillings?
Britain changed from the Shilling in 1968, prior to their full conversion to decimal currency in 1971, although the Shilling coin remained in circulation until 1990. The British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence. Other British Commonwealth countries changed from their respective Pounds, Shillings and Pence currencies to their own decimal currencies at different times during the 1960's and 1970's. Three African countries Kenya, Uganda and Zambia,all former parts of the British Empire, still have the shilling as their currency.
