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Anguilla - Anguilla is a northern island in the Caribbean. It’s a gorgeous place filled with all-star holidaymakers.
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Anguilla - The capital of Anguilla is The Valley. The population of the island is around 14,000.
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Montserrat
- Montserrat is a territory in the Caribbean, best known for its colossal volcano: La Soufrière.
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British Indian Ocean Territory
- Between Tanzania and Indonesia lies the British Indian Ocean Territory, comprised of seven atolls (ring-shaped coral reefs).
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British Indian Ocean Territory
- Diego Garcia is the largest atoll, which serves as a military base of British and American forces.
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Turks and Caicos Islands
- Shortened to TCI, these islands are found north of the West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a population destination for luxurious parties and events.
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Turks and Caicos Islands
- This a picturesque view of Providenciales, the largest city in TCI.
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Akrotiri - Akrotiri is one half of the UK’s Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
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Akrotiri - The town is age old, and Roman ruins can be seen there to this day.
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Bermuda - Known for its infamous Bermuda Triangle legend, this island has a population of over 64,000. However, you probably haven't seen the island's enchanting caves.
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Bermuda
- A schoolgirl crosses the road, with a Bermudan flag in the background.
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British Antarctic Territory
- That’s right, there is also an overseas territory in Antarctica. It’s a centre for research and geographical exploration.
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British Antarctic Territory
- A colony of king penguins on South Georgia Island.
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British Virgin Islands
- The British Virgin Islands are also in the Caribbean. Pictured is a planter’s house on the isle of Tortola.
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British Virgin Islands
- The Virgin Islands are a popular resort for vacationers around the world.
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Cayman Islands
- The Cayman Islands are also located in the Caribbean. Pictured is the expansive Seven Mile Beach.
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Cayman Islands
- Andrew Guthrie, who runs the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park.
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Falkland Islands
- The Falkland Islands are found in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina.
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Falkland Islands
- These days, the Falkland Islands have a population of around 3,000. Here’s the Christ Church cathedral with signature whalebone arch.
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Dhekelia - Dhekelia is also on the island of Cyprus. The village of Kokkinotrimithia has a reception centre for refugees.
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Dhekelia - A power plant in Dhekelia.
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Gibraltar
- Gibraltar is a territory is a small enclave in Spain. Around about 33,000 people live there.
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Gibraltar
- A mosque, located at Europa Point by the Rock of Gibraltar.
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Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and the Oeno Islands are found in the Pacific Ocean.
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Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- Visiting Pitcairn isn’t easy. Here are some crew members help visitors come ashore.
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Saint Helena
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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Saint Helena
- A station manager throws a weather balloon on Saint Helena. This practice is done daily.
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Ascension Island
- Ascension Island has jaw-dropping geographical features, such as this inactive volcano.
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Ascension Island
- The island has a dense bamboo forest on Green Mountain.
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Georgia is home to a huge colony of king penguins.
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- There is around 100 non-permanent residents on the Islands. See also: The most sinister places in the UK
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Anguilla - Anguilla is a northern island in the Caribbean. It’s a gorgeous place filled with all-star holidaymakers.
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Anguilla - The capital of Anguilla is The Valley. The population of the island is around 14,000.
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Montserrat
- Montserrat is a territory in the Caribbean, best known for its colossal volcano: La Soufrière.
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British Indian Ocean Territory
- Between Tanzania and Indonesia lies the British Indian Ocean Territory, comprised of seven atolls (ring-shaped coral reefs).
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British Indian Ocean Territory
- Diego Garcia is the largest atoll, which serves as a military base of British and American forces.
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Turks and Caicos Islands
- Shortened to TCI, these islands are found north of the West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a population destination for luxurious parties and events.
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Turks and Caicos Islands
- This a picturesque view of Providenciales, the largest city in TCI.
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Akrotiri - Akrotiri is one half of the UK’s Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
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Akrotiri - The town is age old, and Roman ruins can be seen there to this day.
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Bermuda - Known for its infamous Bermuda Triangle legend, this island has a population of over 64,000. However, you probably haven't seen the island's enchanting caves.
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Bermuda
- A schoolgirl crosses the road, with a Bermudan flag in the background.
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British Antarctic Territory
- That’s right, there is also an overseas territory in Antarctica. It’s a centre for research and geographical exploration.
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British Antarctic Territory
- A colony of king penguins on South Georgia Island.
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British Virgin Islands
- The British Virgin Islands are also in the Caribbean. Pictured is a planter’s house on the isle of Tortola.
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British Virgin Islands
- The Virgin Islands are a popular resort for vacationers around the world.
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Cayman Islands
- The Cayman Islands are also located in the Caribbean. Pictured is the expansive Seven Mile Beach.
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Cayman Islands
- Andrew Guthrie, who runs the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park.
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Falkland Islands
- The Falkland Islands are found in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina.
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Falkland Islands
- These days, the Falkland Islands have a population of around 3,000. Here’s the Christ Church cathedral with signature whalebone arch.
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Dhekelia - Dhekelia is also on the island of Cyprus. The village of Kokkinotrimithia has a reception centre for refugees.
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Dhekelia - A power plant in Dhekelia.
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Gibraltar
- Gibraltar is a territory is a small enclave in Spain. Around about 33,000 people live there.
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Gibraltar
- A mosque, located at Europa Point by the Rock of Gibraltar.
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Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and the Oeno Islands are found in the Pacific Ocean.
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Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- Visiting Pitcairn isn’t easy. Here are some crew members help visitors come ashore.
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Saint Helena
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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Saint Helena
- A station manager throws a weather balloon on Saint Helena. This practice is done daily.
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Ascension Island
- Ascension Island has jaw-dropping geographical features, such as this inactive volcano.
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Ascension Island
- The island has a dense bamboo forest on Green Mountain.
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Georgia is home to a huge colony of king penguins.
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- There is around 100 non-permanent residents on the Islands. See also: The most sinister places in the UK
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Explore the unseen side of the UK’s overseas territories
From South Pole outposts to Caribbean resorts
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Here's something you didn't learn at school. At its peak, the British Empire held sway over 23% of the world's population and 24% of the Earth's land area. The country's come a long way since then, but the UK still holds control over territories over all the world. From the Caribbean to Antartica, here's are some interesting pictures of the UK's overseas territories.
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