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Did Portugal colonize Ethiopia

Updated: 8/19/2023

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No and Yes. Kenya was a British colony. Small parts of Kenya such as the port city of Mombassa and its environs were historically part of the Portuguese Empire, but by the 1800s, Portugal was not able to prevent the British from colonizing all of Kenya.

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Which European nation tried to colonize Ethiopia and failed?

Italy.

Which african countries did italy colonize?

libya and somalia

What America colonize?

Spain, France and Portugal

Where did Portugal colonize in the Americas?

New Zealand

Which European country was the first and largest to colonize Brazil?

Portugal.

Did Portugal colonize Nigeria?

No. Nigeria was a former British colony.

What territories did Portugal colonize in Angola?

no...Angola and Portugal are two different countries. Portugal is in Europe and Angola in Africa

When did Angola colonize?

It was colonized by Portugal, and gained independence in 1975.

Why was Ethiopia avoid to colonize?

They had stronger governments and enough strength as a culture to hold together in combat and politics

Did Spain colonize Brazil?

Portugal was the colonial ruler of Brazil when Brazil was a colony of Portugal.

What African countries were European colonies?

All of them, with two exceptions: Liberia Ethiopia (Italy attempted to colonize Ethiopia in 1936, and successfully controlled it until the British drove Italy out in 1941).

What is line Demarcation?

provision of treaty of tordesillas to divide the Americas between Spain and Portugal to colonize.