What are the colonial countries in Britain?

Britain was once a giant of the global empire, and its colonial footprint spread all over the world. The following are several major colonial countries in Britain: India: In the 19th and 2th centuries, India was a British colony, and Britain exercised political and economic control over it. Even after independence, colonial rule still had a far-reaching impact. South Africa: During the British colonial period, apartheid was implemented. Although South Africa ended its colonial rule after the 199s, its historical traces still exist. Australia: From 1788 to 1868, British colonists took control of Australia and introduced European culture and education system. Although after independence, British culture still had some influence. Canada: In the mid-16th century, Canada became a British colony in North America. Although it became an autonomous territory in 1867, Britain's influence can still be seen in its politics and history. New Zealand: At the end of 19th century, the New Zealand colony merged Maori and European immigrants, and Britain expanded its influence through immigration policy. New Zealand became an autonomous territory in 197. Ireland: Britain's colonial history of Ireland was complicated, and its culture and economy were weakened by various means. Although it achieved a certain degree of autonomy, it was not completely out of control until the beginning of the 2th century.

Generally speaking, the British colonial history has left a deep imprint on these countries. Although they have become independent, their political, economic and social structures are still influenced by the colonial rule of the past.