Which countries were British colonies?
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Which countries were British colonies?
The British Empire in the Nineteenth Century
- Canada.
- Australia and New Zealand.
- India.
- Africa.
- Imperial Britain.
How many countries were colonies by British?
Colonies, Protectorates and Mandates
| Country | Pre-independence name (different) | Year of independence or first stage |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | Sultanate of Muscat and Oman | 1951 |
| Pakistan | British India | 1947 |
| Qatar | British Qatari Protectorate | 1971 |
| Saint Lucia | St Lucia, Windward Islands | 1979 |
What are the 14 British overseas territories?
The British overseas territories (formerly known as British dependent territories or Crown colonies) are: Anguilla; Bermuda; British Antarctic Territory; British Indian Ocean Territory; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Falkland Islands; Gibraltar; Montserrat; Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands; St …
Is New Zealand part of the UK?
As many others have remarked, Australia and New Zealand are not, and never were part of the UK. Being part of the Commonwealth does not imply that a nation is under UK jurisdiction. Australia and New Zealand recognise the same monarch as their head of state as do England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What are the 4 countries of UK?
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Where is Gibraltar?
Gibraltar, British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras), and directly south of the Spanish city of La Línea.
What countries did the British colonize?
Canada.
What were the colonies of Great Britain?
British West Indies: Territories or Former Colonies of Great Britain. Those nations which were once known as being a part of the British West Indies (now known collectively as the Anglophone Caribbean ) include: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
What countries are in the British Empire?
Anguilla
What were the former British colonies in Africa?
Anglo-Egyptian