The British overseas territories are a collection of fourteen territories that are under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom. These territories are scattered across the globe and vary in size and population. They include territories in the Caribbean, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well as the Antarctic region. The British overseas territories have varying degrees of self-governance, with some having their own constitutions and elected governments, while others are directly administered by the UK. These territories play an important role in the UK’s global presence and have diverse economies, ranging from tourism and financial services to fishing and agriculture. Overall, the British overseas territories are an integral part of the UK’s international relations and contribute to its influence and interests around the world.
List of the British overseas territories
| NAME | LOCATION | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | Caribbean, North Atlantic Ocean | The Valley |
| Bermuda | North Atlantic Ocean | Hamilton |
| British Antarctic Territory | Antarctica | Rothera |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Indian Ocean | Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia |
| British Virgin Islands | Caribbean, North Atlantic Ocean | Road Town |
| Cayman Islands | Caribbean | George Town |
| Falkland Islands | South Atlantic Ocean | Stanley |
| Gibraltar | Iberian Peninsula, Europe | Gibraltar |
| Montserrat | Caribbean, North Atlantic Ocean | Brades (De facto capital) |
| Pitcairn Islands | Pacific Ocean | Adamstown |
| Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha | South Atlantic Ocean | Jamestown |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | South Atlantic Ocean | King Edward Point |
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia | Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea | Episkopi Cantonment |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Lucayan Archipelago, North Atlantic Ocean | Cockburn Town |
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