| More broadly, there are many fewer dependencies, and more independent countries, than before. |
| The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are British Crown dependencies but are not an integral part of the United Kingdom. |
| The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not part of the United Kingdom but direct crown dependencies. |
| The UK also has it's share of legitimate micro legislatures, although they are dependencies such as the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. |
| The other is the list of British overseas territories and crown dependencies. |
| Empires generally expect neighboring states and dependencies to accept their power and accommodate to it. |
