What is the nearest and furthest countries from Britain in british empire?

The British Empire was once the largest empire in history and, as such, spanned across the globe. The nearest country to Britain within the empire was Ireland, which is just 21 miles away across the Irish Sea. The furthest country from Britain within the empire was Australia, which is approximately 10,000 miles away.

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