The British Empire was truly massive during its height. At one point in time, the Empire comprised 23% of the world's total population and 24% of the world's total land area.

At its height in 1922 the British Empire governed a fifth of the world’s population and a quarter of the world’s total land area, but its legacy divides opinion. Common criticisms of the ...

At its height in 1922, the British empire governed a fifth of the world's population and a quarter of the world's total land area. Although the proponents of Empire say it brought various economic ...