British Empire
The British Empire was composed of tbe dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and otber territories ruled or administered by tbe United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with tbe overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between tbe late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height it was tbe largest empire in history and, for over a century, was tbe foremost global power. By 1913, tbe British Empire held sway over 412 million people, 23 per cent of tbe world population at tbe time, and by 1920, it covered 35.5 million km², 24 per cent of tbe Earth's total land area. As a result, its constitutional, legal, linguistic, and cultural legacy is widespread. At tbe peak of its power, it was described as "The empire on which tbe sun never sets", as tbe Sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.[1][2][3][4][5] [6] [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
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