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Countries Around The GlobeTHE BRITISH EMPIRE The population of the Empire is estimated to be 355 millions of coloured and 60 millions of white people. CANADA 1840. The Act of Union passed. The two colonies of Upper and Lower Canada united, and a representative Assembly formed. 1867. Bill for the Federation of Canada passed. The various provinces united under the title of Dominion of Canada, ruled by a Governor-General, nominated by the Crown. The Central Parliament, which dealt with matters relating to the Dominion, established at Ottawa. 1885. Completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which led to the opening up of the North-West. The great stream of emigration from Europe commences. AUSTRALIA Australia became a United Commonwealth at the beginning of the present century. From 1851 onward the transportation of convicts was prohibited. The expansion of the Commonwealth has taken place to a great extent during the reign of Queen Victoria. The majority of the settlers are of British descent. SOUTH AFRICA South Africa finally united in 1910 with self-government. INDIA Disraeli, in 1876, introduced the Royal Titles Bill, by means of which the Queen was able to assume the title of Empress of India. Next: Stress And Strain Previous: Queen And Empire
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