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What phrase describes the size of the British empire?
The sun never sets on the British Empire.
What is the country that has the largest colonial empire?
The country with the largest colonial empire was the British Empire. At its height in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it spanned various continents, including significant territories in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific, earning the phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire." This extensive reach allowed Britain to exert considerable political, economic, and cultural influence worldwide.
Colonies of the british empire never extended to which continent in some point in history?
Antarctica was the only continent without a British connection during its Empire stage.
Which country had the largest empire in the 1900?
In 1900, the British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering about a quarter of the world's land area and population. It spanned across multiple continents, including territories in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. This vast empire was often summarized by the phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire," reflecting its global reach. The empire's extensive control facilitated significant economic and cultural exchanges, but also led to considerable colonial exploitation and conflict.
Give a brief description of the british empire?
The British Empire was a group of colonies which had sworn their services and troops to their mother country - Britiain. If there was a war, all of the colonies were automatically entered; just like the Australians were in WW1.but the English is way stronger and will kill the australiansnAt its time around 1920, the British empire was the largest ever known, reputed to cover a quarter of the world's land area, and a fifth of its population.Britain made sure its benefits accrued to her exclusively, by a series of Navigation Acts passed in the mid-17th cent.
What countries can compete in the Commonwealth Games?
A country can compete in the Commonwealth Games if it is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus of the Commonwealth Games Federation. A few members were never part of the British Empire.
Which African member of the present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire?
Mozambique. Not only was never a part of the British Empire, but has no ties linking it to the British Empire.
How many countries are allowed to participate in the commonwealth games?
The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event that is open to athletes from countries that belong to the 'Commonwealth of Nations', an association of 53 countries. The United States does not belong to the Commonwealth of Nations.
Which African member of the present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire Commonwealth member?
Mozambique There are three African members of the Commonwealth that were never under British rule: Mozambique, Namibia and Rwanda.
When was Iran in the British Empire?
Never, although they were once close allies.
Are only countries previously owned by England allowed to play in the commonwealth games?
The countries were never owned by England. They were part of the British empire. The Commonwealth only has countries in it that were part of the British empirel It is only the countries that are involved in the Commonwealth that can participate in the games. Some countries that were part of the British empire have chosen not to be part of the Commonwealth, so there are some countries that were in the British Empire but are not part of the Commonwealth and so they do not participate in the games.
What country last joined British commonwealth?
Rwanda was the last member to join. It joined in November of 2009 and is one of the two nations within the commonwealth that was never part of the British Empire.
Which African members of the present commonwealth was never part of the british empire or had any other constitutional links with another commonwealth members?
Mozambaque
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.
Is Nepal a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?
No, Nepal is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Most members of the Commonwealth were once part of the British Empire and Nepal was never part of that Empire. Nepal remained an independent nation throughout its history. It fought against the British Empire in the Anglo-Nepalese War(1814-1816) which ended in the Treaty of Sunauli, resulting in a huge loss of of territory on the Nepali side but the British acknowledged Nepal's sovereignty and independence.
Which African member of the Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire or had any other constitutional links with another Commonwealth member?
Mozambique and Rwanda are Commonwealth members with no previous constitutional ties with the British Empire or another Commonwealth member. Cameroon is also a member of the Commonwealth and most of Cameroon was a French Trust Territory. Upon gaining independence it united with the smaller British Trust Territory of Southern Cameroon and joined the Commonwealth. This it does have constitutional links to Britain, in part.
Which African member of present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire?
Both Mozambique and Rwanda are African Members of the Commonwealth of Nations who were never part of the British Empire. Cameroon might also be in that category, but a small part of Cameroon, called South Cameroon, was once a UN Trust territory administered by the UK.
