By 1900, Great Britain controlled approximately a quarter of the world's landmass, encompassing vast territories across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. This extensive empire made Britain the foremost global power at the time, with colonies and dominions that spanned continents and influenced global trade, politics, and culture. The phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire" reflected its vast reach, as there was always some part of the empire in daylight.
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