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The two main countries in the first wave of European colonialism were Portugal and Spain. [3] The Portuguese started the long age of European colonization with the conquest of Ceuta, Morocco in 1415, and the conquest and discovery of other African territories and islands, this would also start the movement known as the Age of Discoveries.
In personal union with the UK and many other countries until 1970. July 26, 1965 United Kingdom Maldives: Independence restored after British protectorate. Initial establishment before 1117. August 4, 1965 New Zealand Cook Islands: Partially unrecognized. In personal union with the UK and many other countries. In free association with New Zealand
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]
The first American-born European child is Snorri Thorfinnsson. Norsemen are the first Europeans to have a hostile confrontation with the Native Americans. [citation needed] These Viking explorers are likely to have used America as a source of vital goods, such as timber, to sustain the colonies of Iceland and Greenland for centuries.
List of former European colonies; List of Israeli settlements; Concessions and leases in international relations; Punitive expedition; Chartered company; List of trading companies; European colonisation of Southeast Asia; European colonization of the Americas; Berlin Conference; Concessions in China; Tangier International Zone; Peking Legation ...
The Soviet Union and the Mongolian People's Republic were the only countries to recognize its independence. [46] [47] Mongolian People's Republic: 1921–1945, 1953–1992 Now recognized Was unrecognized by several countries from 1940 to 1960 due to being claimed as an integral part of the Republic of China. [48] Tungus Republic: 1924–1925
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Before the expansion of early modern European powers, other empires had conquered and colonized territories, such as the Roman Empire in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. Modern colonial empires first emerged with a race of exploration between the then most advanced European maritime powers, Portugal and Spain, during the 15th century. [2]