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As the British Empire began to fall, it was replaced by what is today called The Commonwealth (or The Commonwealth of Nations) – an organisation that countries can choose to join, or leave. It began in 1931, when the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa formed the British Commonwealth of Nations.The British Empire does not exist today. However, the Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and many of its former dependencies that acknowledge the British monarch as the association's symbolic head.empire on which the sun never sets

The British Empire was the biggest empire in world history – and there's a reason why its nickname was the 'empire on which the sun never sets'.

When did it stop being called the British Empire : The downslide took on increased momentum when the term "British Commonwealth" increased in usage from the 1950s. I myself remember "British Empire" (if ever used) practically became a pejorative by the late 1960s. It was no longer in general use by the mid-1970s (except for historical reference).

Why is Britain no longer an empire

The catastrophic British defeats in Europe and Asia between 1940 and 1942 destroyed its financial and economic independence, the real foundation of the imperial system. Britain had survived the war, but its wealth, prestige and authority had been severely reduced.

What replaced the British Empire : Eight countries come together to form the modern Commonwealth. Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom decided to reform their old association into the modern Commonwealth.

The United Kingdom (UK) is a country that consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The name Great Britain refers to the island on which most of the non-sovereign countries of England, Scotland, and Wales are situated.

The Suez Crisis of 1956 confirmed Britain's decline as a global power, and the handover of Hong Kong to China on 1 July 1997 symbolised for many the end of the British Empire, though fourteen overseas territories that are remnants of the empire remain under British sovereignty.

What is the old name for Britain

Albion

Albion, the earliest-known name for the island of Britain. It was used by ancient Greek geographers from the 4th century bce and even earlier, who distinguished “Albion” from Ierne (Ireland) and from smaller members of the British Isles. The Greeks and Romans probably received the name from the Gauls or the Celts.The United Kingdom (UK)

The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As of 2024, there are 15 Commonwealth realms: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, 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.

In British English, s is generally used in such words as recognise, authorise. The letter z is used in American English in such words as recognize or authorize. However, it is not wrong to use z in such words when using British English as standard.

Why is UK country code GB : Is there a reason why "United Kingdom" has the country code of "GB" instead of "UK" The two are not the same. UK includes Northern Ireland, but Great Britain does not, therefore; the key is not consistent with the label and addresses for Northern Ireland have an incorrect country code stored against them.

What was England’s original name : Englaland

Toponymy. The name "England" is derived from the Old English name Englaland, which means "land of the Angles".

What was Britain’s first name

The earliest known name for Great Britain is Albion (Greek: Ἀλβιών) or insula Albionum, from either the Latin albus meaning "white" (possibly referring to the white cliffs of Dover, the first view of Britain from the continent) or the "island of the Albiones".

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.King Charles III

This is another way of referring to the monarchy – which is the oldest part of the system of government in this country. Time has reduced the power of the monarchy, and today it is broadly ceremonial. The current UK monarch is King Charles III.

How many British colonies are left : There are 14 UK Overseas Territories (OT) across the globe, of which ten are permanently inhabited by British nationals.