British Overseas Territories
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British Overseas Territories
The British Overseas Territories (pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ oʊvərˈsiːz ˈtɛrɪtɔːriːz/) are 14 territories under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom. They are remnants of the British Empire that have not been granted independence or have voted to remain British territories. These territories do not form part of the United Kingdom and, with the exception of Gibraltar, are not part of the European Union.
Etymology
The term "British Overseas Territories" was introduced by the British Nationality Act 1981, replacing the previous term "British Crown Colonies".
Related Terms
- United Kingdom: The sovereign state that holds jurisdiction over the British Overseas Territories.
- British Empire: The historical empire from which the territories originated.
- British Nationality Act 1981: The act that introduced the term "British Overseas Territories".
- European Union: The political and economic union from which all but one of the territories are excluded.
- Gibraltar: The only British Overseas Territory that is part of the European Union.
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