Dependent territories of the United Kingdom

There are a number of dependent territories of the United Kingdom throughout the world. As dependencies, they are not part of the UK proper, but nor are they independent states. Each has its own distinct legally defined relationship with the UK, with the monarchy of the United Kingdom as head of state. The phrase "British Dependent Territories" was formerly used specifically for what are as of 26 February 2002 termed the "British Overseas Territories". These territories fall into two broad categories: British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. These territories are the remnants of the British Empire.

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