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Which country controlled most of the islands in the Caribbean sea?
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Beginning in the 16th Century, Spain had the largest colonies, including Cuba and Puerto Rico
Today, there are four countries that control non-sovereign or aligned islands in the Caribbean: United Kingdom, United States, France, and the Netherlands.
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