What countries remain of Britain's Empire...?

Question

...I can think of the Falkland Islands, Tristan De Cunha...eeek...

I mean which countries could still be classed as being part of the Britishy Empire, sorry if I didn't word it too clearly!

Answer 1

Technically the "British Empire" no longer exists. It is now known as the "Commonwealth of Nations"

The Commonwealth of Nations, usually known as the Commonwealth and formerly as the British Commonwealth, is a voluntary association of 53 independent sovereign states all of which are former possessions of the British Empire, except for Mozambique and the United Kingdom itself.

It was once known as the British Commonwealth and some still call it by that name, either for historical reasons or to distinguish it from the other commonwealths around the world. However, the formal name Commonwealth of Nations is sufficient to also distinguish it from other commonwealths such as the Commonwealth of Independent States or the Commonwealth of Australia.

Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth, recognized by each state, and as such is the symbol of the free association of the organisation's members. This position, however, does not imply political power over Commonwealth member states. In practice, the Queen heads the Commonwealth in a symbolic capacity, and it is the Commonwealth Secretary-General who is the chief executive of the organisation.

Elizabeth II is also the Head of State, separately, of sixteen members of the Commonwealth, called Commonwealth Realms:-
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Grenada
Jamaica
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu

As each Realm is an independent kingdom, Elizabeth II, as monarch, holds a distinct title for each, though, by a Prime Ministers' Conference in 1952, all include the words "Head of the Commonwealth" at the end; for example: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Jamaica and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth. Beyond the Realms, the majority of the members of the Commonwealth have their own, separate Heads of State: thirty-one members are Commonwealth republics and six members have their own monarchs (Brunei, Lesotho, Malaysia, Samoa, Swaziland, and Tonga).

The Commonwealth is primarily an organisation in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and equal interaction. The primary activities of the Commonwealth are designed to create an atmosphere of economic co-operation between member nations, as well as the promotion of democracy, human rights, and good governance in those nations.

The Commonwealth is not a political union, and does not allow the United Kingdom to exercise any power over the affairs of the organisation's other members.

I just need to point out however, that The Falkland Islands and Tristan De Cunha are in fact territories of the United Kingdom, in as much as the Isle of Wight is not a separate country.

Answer 2

The British Overseas Territories (formerly known as a dependent territories or earlier as a crown colonies) is a territory that is under the sovereignty and formal control of the United Kingdom but is not part of the United Kingdom proper (Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Overseas territories should be distinguished from crown dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, which have a different constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom), and protectorates (which were not formally under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom). They should also not be confused with Commonwealth realms, which are independent states sharing the same sovereign as the United Kingdom. At one time, most crown colonies were directly administered by officials appointed by the British government. Today, however most overseas territories are self-governing territories, only relying on Britain for defence, foreign affairs, and some trade issues.

There is a map at the link which lists them all for you.

http://www.britlink.org/

Answer 3

Anguilla, British Antarctic Territory, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha), Turk and Caicos Islands, Pitcairn Island, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus.

Answer 4

Us Brits, still fighting strong!!

We uesd to be one of the largest empires of the world, from the romans, and we ruled one third of the world including, America, Australia, quarter of africa, new Zealand and many many more. Since the Great War " WW1" , Britain began to loose countries due to our **** efforts in the war.

Now, Her Majesty the Queen is incarge of the Commonwealth, which is an orginisation that holds 53 other countries, which makes the UK incharge of 52 other self governing nations!


Rule Britannia!!!

Answer 5

Technically, the Empire was a political creation of Henry VIII and consisted of England and Wales!

Answer 6

well, the british empire used to be very powerfull, controlling some african countries, india, hong kong, most of north america,Australia, New Zealand and some of the pacific islands

Answer 7

just britain an the ones you said but tony blair now retired is mnaking a secret undagrownd army and taking over switzerland to steal the chocolate nd cheese (dont forget the sheep)

baa lotsa sheep baa baa baarking maad maaaaad

Answer 8

LOL you need to find 14 - we still have that many!!!

Try googling for British Overseas Territories - that brings them up!

Answer 9

Try this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_overseas_territories