There's actually a few...
Portugal
ENGLAND
The Portuguese Empire was the longest colonial European empire, with its inception dating back to its capture of Cueta in North Africa in 1415 CE. With its European borders safe from attack, Portugal was free to expand and explore other regions. It became the first European nation to explore and establish colonies in west Africa.
It called for an embargo of any European nation competing for colonies in Africa and Southeast Asia.
The Nation of South Africa: 1652-1910 (258 years) The Region of South Africa: 1498-1980 (482 years)
No. It would have been Italy with Marco Polo.
Most of Africa is under European control, not just one African Nation. By 1900, 90% of Africa was under European control.
Portugal established the first African colony inMozambique in 1500.
to explore and start colonies
Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland