Definition
Crown Dependencies (like the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) are self-governing possessions of the Crown. British Overseas Territories (like St. Helena) are territories under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the UK but are not part of it.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
Distinguishing between these two types of territories, their names, and their general locations is a specific, often tricky, question in the Life in the UK test.
Key properties or components
- Sovereignty
- Self-governance
- International representation (UK handles defence/foreign affairs)
- Geographical location
Contradictions or debates
None.