Thursday -- British Facts of the Day
After World War II, Britain was left virtually bankrupt, with
insolvency only averted in 1946 after the negotiation of a $3.5
billion loan from the United States, the last instalment of which was
repaid in 2006.
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The British Empire included Canada, Jamaica, India, Pakistan,
Australia, Egypt, Kenya, Ireland, Suriname, Afghanistan, Normandy,
America, Hong-Kong, New Zealand, Burma, Nepal, Blize, Bahamas and
Grenada.
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