the empire on which the sun never sets

"The empire on which the sun never sets" is a phrase that historically referred to the British Empire during the height of its expansion in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It signifies that the British Empire had colonies and territories scattered across the globe, allowing for continuous daylight in at least one of its possessions at any given time. This phrase highlights the vast size and reach of the British Empire and its influence on a global scale.


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