History: The British Empire in 1922 controlled 25% of Earth's la…

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Did you know? The British Empire in 1922 controlled 25% of Earth's land and 23% of the world population — 458 million people. It became the largest empire in history (larger even than Mongol in population). The phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire" was literally true — there was always day somewhere.

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The British Empire in 1922 controlled 25% of Earth's land and 23% of the world population — 458 million people. It became the largest empire in history (larger even than Mongol in population). The phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire" was literally true — there was always day somewhere.

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