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Deutsch: Gebiete, die zur einen oder anderen Zeit Teil des britischen Weltreiches waren. Das Vereinigte Königreich und die Britischen Überseegebiete sind rot unterstrichen.
English: The territories that were at one time or another part of the British Empire. The United Kingdom and its accompanying British Overseas Territories are underlined in red.
Français : Territoires ayant fait partie de l'Empire britannique. Le Royaume-Uni et les territoires d'outre-mer britanniques sont soulignés en rouge.
Русский: Территории, когда-либо бывшие частью Британской империи. Названия Британских заморских территорий подчеркнуты красным.
Українська: Території, які колись були частиною Британської імперії. Назви Британських заморських територій підкреслені червоним.
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current19:49, 7 July 2020Thumbnail for version as of 19:49, 7 July 20202,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 20:08, 30 June 2020 (UTC) Revert to stable version
01:52, 5 July 2020Thumbnail for version as of 01:52, 5 July 20202,754 × 1,400 (554 KB)TerryfirutReverted to version as of 13:01, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
20:08, 30 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 20:08, 30 June 20202,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 01:38, 25 January 2019 (UTC) Stable version without any of the errors
23:42, 29 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 23:42, 29 June 20202,753 × 1,400 (358 KB)Wee Curry MonsterReverted to version as of 23:30, 7 June 2020 (UTC)
13:01, 12 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 13:01, 12 June 20202,754 × 1,400 (554 KB)Hell - lllioremoved iceland Per Discussion
12:05, 10 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 12:05, 10 June 20202,754 × 1,400 (553 KB)Hell - llliosmall update.
02:05, 10 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 02:05, 10 June 20202,754 × 1,400 (548 KB)Hell - lllioReverted to version as of 14:19, 9 June 2020 (UTC) better keep the way it was,because the admins arent looking at the page.
01:57, 10 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 01:57, 10 June 20202,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Hell - lllioReverted to version as of 01:38, 25 January 2019 (UTC) reverted to the Correct Version
01:57, 10 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 01:57, 10 June 20202,753 × 1,400 (358 KB)Hell - lllioReverted to version as of 23:30, 7 June 2020 (UTC) better wait for a Admin to do it,i dont have much skills to do it
14:19, 9 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 14:19, 9 June 20202,754 × 1,400 (548 KB)NormalWikiBoyuploaded a new version,fixed buthan,nepal,afghanistan,removed iraq's name (going to change it)
23:30, 7 June 2020Thumbnail for version as of 23:30, 7 June 20202,753 × 1,400 (358 KB)Miggy72Reverted to version as of 19:14, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
01:38, 25 January 2019Thumbnail for version as of 01:38, 25 January 20192,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Jeff G.Reverted to version as of 21:03, 7 December 2018 (UTC) Don't overwrite consensus version that are used on WP pages for specific purposes. You're free to upload a separate file somewhere else
01:03, 25 January 2019Thumbnail for version as of 01:03, 25 January 20192,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MarFad92Reverted to version as of 21:01, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
21:03, 7 December 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:03, 7 December 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Hedwig in WashingtonReverted to version as of 21:47, 4 October 2018 (UTC)
21:01, 7 December 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:01, 7 December 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)SondrionPrevious edition shows the timeline of the British Empire.
21:47, 4 October 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:47, 4 October 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 20:44, 5 April 2018 (UTC) As before: Don't overwrite consensus version that are used on WP pages for specific purposes. You're free to upload a separate file somewhere else
07:12, 27 September 2018Thumbnail for version as of 07:12, 27 September 20182,752 × 1,647 (459 KB)MaphobbyistCheck
08:28, 13 September 2018Thumbnail for version as of 08:28, 13 September 20182,752 × 1,647 (456 KB)MaphobbyistAdded the timeline of the British Empire.
20:44, 5 April 2018Thumbnail for version as of 20:44, 5 April 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Ernio48Reverted to version as of 00:50, 3 February 2018 (UTC) no authorization for that move, and also there's a mistake ("an")
21:00, 31 March 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:00, 31 March 20182,752 × 1,647 (460 KB)MaphobbyistAdded the timeline of the British Empire.
00:50, 3 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 00:50, 3 February 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)RonhjonesReverted to version as of 21:33, 29 January 2018 (UTC) Edit warring - discuss to a consensus on talk page and stop uploading
23:24, 2 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 23:24, 2 February 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistReverted to version as of 21:07, 29 January 2018 (UTC) It includes every form of British administration, no matter how brief, be it crown colonies, crown dependencies, protectorates, mandates, military administrations, etc.
22:41, 2 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 22:41, 2 February 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 19:18, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
22:13, 2 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 22:13, 2 February 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistIt includes every form of British administration, no matter how brief, be it crown colonies, crown dependencies, protectorates, military administrations.
19:18, 2 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 19:18, 2 February 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 20:00, 31 January 2018 (UTC) No, it must reflect what the sources say, not what you think should be included
09:36, 1 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 09:36, 1 February 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistReverted to version as of 21:07, 29 January 2018 (UTC) It includes every form of British administration, no matter how brief, be it crown colonies, crown dependencies, protectorates, mandates, military administrations, etc.
20:00, 31 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 20:00, 31 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 23:04, 30 January 2018 (UTC)
08:32, 31 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 08:32, 31 January 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistReverted to version as of 21:07, 29 January 2018 (UTC)
23:04, 30 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 23:04, 30 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 21:33, 29 January 2018 (UTC) You're not using the sources in the map description - that's the problem - Afghanistan, Libya etc were not part of the Empire
11:14, 30 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 11:14, 30 January 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2Reverted to version as of 21:07, 29 January 2018 (UTC) Once again the source is in the map description (why are you ignoring this?) See also en:British Military Administration (Libya)
21:33, 29 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:33, 29 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 19:53, 29 January 2018 (UTC) No it's not consensus. It's orginal research. Verifiability is not negotiable.
21:07, 29 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:07, 29 January 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2Reverted to version as of 15:51, 28 January 2018 (UTC) Sources provided in map description. Concensus appears to be on this map version.
19:53, 29 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 19:53, 29 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 21:24, 11 January 2018 (UTC) Stop adding countries without sources. This image is not eligible for use on WP unless assertions are verifiable
15:51, 28 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 15:51, 28 January 20182,754 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistAesthetic rework for the letters d, K and i for the United Kingdom.
10:36, 27 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 10:36, 27 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (525 KB)MaphobbyistColored Chatham Islands of New Zealand and the southeastern islands of Papua New Guinea in pink.
02:18, 27 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 02:18, 27 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (514 KB)MaphobbyistGreat Britain and Northern Ireland are not mere British territories, like a British Overseas Territory or Crown Dependency, they constitute the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as a whole - as one country.
20:02, 24 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 20:02, 24 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (528 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2Eligible Isle of Man
17:40, 24 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 17:40, 24 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (527 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2+ Great Britain and the Crown Dependencies of Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey
00:05, 23 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 00:05, 23 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (522 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2Reverted to version as of 14:32, 8 January 2018 (UTC) What are you talking about? Northern Ireland is on the map!
21:24, 11 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 21:24, 11 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Wiki-EdReverted to version as of 22:30, 19 January 2015 (UTC) Restore to RHPF version to remove non-sourced countries
14:32, 8 January 2018Thumbnail for version as of 14:32, 8 January 20182,753 × 1,400 (522 KB)Renamed user OCfxJKu7j2Great Britain and Northern Ireland are still British territories, as are the Crown dependencies of the Isle of Man, Bailiwick of Jersey and [[:en:Bailiwick of Guernsey|Bailiwick of Guernsey]...
19:39, 11 September 2017Thumbnail for version as of 19:39, 11 September 20172,753 × 1,400 (512 KB)Ernio48This appears to be the latest version used by en:British Empire article.
22:30, 19 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 22:30, 19 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickReverted to version as of 14:15, 19 January 2015
17:46, 19 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:46, 19 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (401 KB)Carcaça MetáliacaYes British! Because it was British Protectorate!
14:15, 19 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 14:15, 19 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickNot British
22:12, 18 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 22:12, 18 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (401 KB)Carcaça MetáliacaJust adding Afghanistan... Because it was british...
14:09, 9 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 14:09, 9 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickRemove Bhutan, AUS/NZ Antarctic areas, stripe BAT. The only reason BAT is included is because it's one of the 13 BOTs. Bhutan not a part of the British Empire. (Note this map was based off REFERENCES that are listed in the image description, and als...
00:51, 9 January 2015Thumbnail for version as of 00:51, 9 January 20152,753 × 1,400 (415 KB)GrenaderGD44Bhutan: 1910-1949; Enderby Land: 1930-1933; Victoria Land: 1841-1923.
07:50, 31 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 07:50, 31 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (397 KB)Explorer1492I didn't add Dunkirk on my last change I made to the map, but simply pointed out it was under British Rule for some time. I apologize for the inconvenience I have caused and I will stop changing the map.
00:57, 31 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 00:57, 31 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (397 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickJordan -> Transjordan
00:48, 31 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 00:48, 31 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (396 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickReverted to version as of 21:32, 27 December 2014
19:41, 30 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 19:41, 30 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (409 KB)Explorer1492Dunkirk was under English rule 1658-1713. I added West Florida to Florida, and changed the name of Jordan.
21:32, 27 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 21:32, 27 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (396 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickContemporaneous namings of UAE/Kiribati/Tuvalu/Vanuatu
02:02, 27 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 02:02, 27 December 20142,753 × 1,400 (392 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickRevert all the nonsense that has been added here (Dunkirk??)
22:15, 17 November 2014Thumbnail for version as of 22:15, 17 November 20142,753 × 1,400 (416 KB)Explorer1492I have removed Jan Mayen, as I can't really find any good sources for it except for one. I hope this is a reaches a good consensus for everyone that sees the map.
00:44, 16 November 2014Thumbnail for version as of 00:44, 16 November 20142,753 × 1,400 (418 KB)GrenaderGD44Считаю, что консенсус достигнут, поправил цвет неБританской Антарктики. Правда про Ян-Майен не согласен.
15:40, 8 November 2014Thumbnail for version as of 15:40, 8 November 20142,753 × 1,400 (418 KB)Explorer1492Added UK, Enderby Land, Dunkirk, & Egyptian Libya. Bouvet island, Oregon, Heard/Mcdonald islands are just claims, and somalia and eritrea were under occupation and not true colonies so removed. Togo merged with Ghana and Victoria Land merged with Ross;...
12:27, 5 November 2014Thumbnail for version as of 12:27, 5 November 20142,950 × 1,500 (870 KB)GrenaderGD44Reverted to version as of 19:14, 27 October 2014
01:40, 31 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 01:40, 31 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (424 KB)Explorer1492Reason why being is because Oregon territory was just a claim. British Togo is part of Modern day Ghana and Heard and McDonald Islands were only a claim by Britain. N. Ireland is just part of Ireland.
01:36, 31 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 01:36, 31 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (424 KB)Explorer1492Reverted to version as of 14:36, 18 October 2014
19:14, 27 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 19:14, 27 October 20142,950 × 1,500 (870 KB)GrenaderGD44Земля Эндерби с 1930, плюс западная часть Того
14:36, 18 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 14:36, 18 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (424 KB)Explorer1492Fixed the resolution of the map.
04:22, 18 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 04:22, 18 October 20141,377 × 700 (571 KB)Explorer1492Changed the font of all words written before July 28, 2014. Removed smaller islands added after October 2, these islands were owned by their respective colonies, Christmas island and the Cocos were part of Singapore, Tokelau Niue and the Cook Islands w...
21:45, 16 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 21:45, 16 October 20142,950 × 1,500 (909 KB)GrenaderGD44Остров Херд и острова Макдональд с 1910 по 1947
09:37, 11 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 09:37, 11 October 20142,950 × 1,500 (908 KB)GrenaderGD44Территория Орегон была в совладении Великобритании и США с 1818 по 1846 год
22:22, 10 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 22:22, 10 October 20142,950 × 1,500 (905 KB)GrenaderGD44Итальянское Сомали находилось под управлением Великобритании до конца 1949 года.
11:17, 4 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 11:17, 4 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (442 KB)GrenaderGD44-
10:52, 4 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 10:52, 4 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (444 KB)GrenaderGD44-
10:46, 4 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 10:46, 4 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (444 KB)GrenaderGD44Добавил владения Британских доминионов в Индийском и Тихом Океанах
09:37, 4 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 09:37, 4 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (439 KB)GrenaderGD44Исправил недоразумение с подписями Аравийских стран
09:32, 4 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 09:32, 4 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (444 KB)GrenaderGD44Добавлены подписи для всех колоний
06:50, 2 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 06:50, 2 October 20142,753 × 1,400 (467 KB)GrenaderGD44Единые цвета для Антарктиды и остального мира
10:35, 8 September 2014Thumbnail for version as of 10:35, 8 September 20142,753 × 1,400 (467 KB)GrenaderGD44Австралийская антарктическая территория и Территория Росса были переданы Австралии и Новой Зеландии Великобританией. Остров Буве был у...
17:42, 28 July 2014Thumbnail for version as of 17:42, 28 July 20142,753 × 1,400 (426 KB)Sunil060902If Afghanistan is included, Bhutan must be too. Both countries had British "guidance" in foreign affairs. Afghans till 1919, Bhutan till 1949.
20:20, 19 May 2014Thumbnail for version as of 20:20, 19 May 20142,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)Carcaça MetáliacaNop. It was...
21:18, 24 March 2013Thumbnail for version as of 21:18, 24 March 20132,753 × 1,400 (392 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickReverted to version as of 10:52, 22 June 2012 - not a part of the B.E.
02:29, 3 February 2013Thumbnail for version as of 02:29, 3 February 20132,753 × 1,400 (411 KB)ZaidRock11Afghanistan was a British Protectorate 1879-1919
10:52, 22 June 2012Thumbnail for version as of 10:52, 22 June 20122,753 × 1,400 (392 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickAdd Labrador border (as part of Newfoundland)
12:55, 25 September 2010Thumbnail for version as of 12:55, 25 September 20102,753 × 1,400 (392 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrickminus French and Portuguese India
13:01, 5 July 2010Thumbnail for version as of 13:01, 5 July 20102,753 × 1,400 (392 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrick+ Weihai
18:48, 23 January 2010Thumbnail for version as of 18:48, 23 January 20102,753 × 1,400 (390 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrick+ Cameroons
13:36, 25 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 13:36, 25 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (386 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrickcolour Andamans
01:24, 19 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 01:24, 19 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (386 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrick+ BAT, Heligoland, Zanzibar
01:54, 10 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 01:54, 10 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (357 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrickremove Oregon Territory, colour in some grey islands missed by mistake
01:41, 8 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 01:41, 8 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (359 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrick+ Mosquito Coast, remembering to save this time
01:40, 8 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 01:40, 8 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (357 KB)The Red Hat of Pat Ferrick+ Mosquito Coast
18:34, 4 January 2009Thumbnail for version as of 18:34, 4 January 20092,753 × 1,400 (357 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickBritish India -> India, as British India did not include the Princely States
03:21, 31 December 2008Thumbnail for version as of 03:21, 31 December 20082,753 × 1,400 (358 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickCorrect Bahrain shading on main map area.
03:19, 31 December 2008Thumbnail for version as of 03:19, 31 December 20082,753 × 1,400 (358 KB)The Red Hat of Pat FerrickCorrect Bahrain labelling.
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