A colony is not a country, and a country cannot be a colony. A country is a sovereign, independent, self-governing entity. A colony is an area that is controlled by Another Country. Many countries used to be colonies, such as the US, Ghana, India, and Australia.
Eight countries of the world still maintain colonies. France claims the most with sixteen colonies. The United Kingdom has fifteen and the United States has fourteen while Australia has six, New Zealand and Norway have three apiece, and Denmark and Netherlands claim two each.
Spain, Portugal, and England were three European countries heavily involved in the Age of Exploration. They each sponsored expeditions to venture into uncharted territories, establish colonies, and search for new trade routes to Asia. These expeditions had a significant impact on shaping global trade, culture, and politics.
Lebanon, Turkey, and Iraq are the three countries that border Syria.
Three Mediterranean countries are Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Countries wanted to set up colonies primarily for economic reasons, such as gaining access to resources and expanding trade. Colonies also provided opportunities for power and prestige through establishing military presence and spreading cultural influence. Additionally, some countries established colonies as a way to alleviate overpopulation and create new markets for goods.
France , Great Britian,and Spain
Portugal, France, Spain
England was one of them I know that.
France , Great Britian,and Spain
England , France, Spain
india, canada,and new netherland.
american colonies envied wealth and power from Spain.Spain had wealth other countries' colonies didnt
European countries were battling for land, power, resources, etc., which meant they needed colonies.
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
France
England.
Which four countries? Here, I'll give you a list of countries that did establish colonies in Africa, and you can figure out which four didn't or whatever.BelgiumBritainDenmarkFranceGermanyNetherlandsItalySpainPortugal