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The British Empire at its height
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During the Victorian period the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people. Many people left Britain to settle overseas, while others came to Britain from around the world.
Memory tip: Victorian Britain ruled the largest empire ever, with over 400 million people.
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The British Empire at its height was described as the what?
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