How the British Empire Became the Biggest in the World
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If you were to look at Britain on a map today, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s borders only encompass those of the British Isles. But if you look at the world as a whole, you will find that there are actually 14 overseas territories where the British government still holds power. From Gibraltar at the entrance of the Mediterranean, to the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, these are the last remaining possessions of Britain’s once mighty empire.
How the British Empire Became the Biggest in the World
How the British Empire Became the Biggest in…
How the British Empire Became the Biggest in the World
If you were to look at Britain on a map today, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s borders only encompass those of the British Isles. But if you look at the world as a whole, you will find that there are actually 14 overseas territories where the British government still holds power. From Gibraltar at the entrance of the Mediterranean, to the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, these are the last remaining possessions of Britain’s once mighty empire.