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Do we still call it England?

Do we still call it England?

Can I say Britain instead of Great Britain?

Can I say Britain instead of Great Britain?

Is Wales its own country?

Is Wales its own country?

Why is Northern Ireland part of the UK?

Why is Northern Ireland part of the UK?

How is Wales different from England?

How is Wales different from England?

Is Crown Land in Canada owned by the Queen?

Is Crown Land in Canada owned by the Queen?

What countries are under British rule?

What countries are under British rule?

Are you curious about which countries are still under British rule? The British Empire once ruled over a vast number of territories, but today, it has significantly reduced its imperial power. However, there are still a few countries that maintain a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as their head of state.


According to the Commonwealth realm Wikipedia page, as of 2024, there are currently 16 countries that are under British rule. These countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations and share a common history with the United Kingdom.


The countries that are still under British rule include 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, and the United Kingdom.


Each of these countries has its own government and constitution but recognizes the British monarch as their ceremonial head of state. The monarch's role in these countries is largely symbolic, with the real power lying with the local government.

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