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What two countries divided the world between them in 1494?
Spain and Portugal. Under the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), the Spanish were granted the right to claim lands west of the line (most of the Americas) while the Portuguese could claim lands east of it (Brazil, colonies in India and Asia).
What European country is correctly paired up with its former colony?
One example of a European country correctly paired with its former colony is Portugal and Brazil. Portugal colonized Brazil in the 16th century, establishing it as a significant part of its empire until Brazil gained independence in 1822. The cultural and linguistic ties between the two countries remain strong to this day.
Was west Africa a settler colony?
West Africa was not a single colony, it was actually made up of many colonies owned by France, the UK, and Portugal. Ivory Coast (France) and Ghana (UK) both have considerable white populations, a remnant of settler colonialism.
How long must be left on a UK passport to travel to Portugal?
There is no minimum validity requirement. Portugal is in the EU. All EU citizens (including UK) can travel to Portugal up to the last day on their passport. Different rules apply to citizens of non-EU countries.
What country borders Portugal?
Portugal is bordered by only one country, Spain. Together they make up the Iberian Peninsula. On the west and the south of Portugal is the Atlantic Ocean.Portugal is bordered by only one country, Spain. Together they make up the Iberian Peninsula. On the west and the south of Portugal is the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the last countries to give up its African colonies was?
The last country to give up it's African colony was actually the African country of South Africa. The colony that it had dominion over was the country of Namibia. This occurred in 1990.
What was the last country to give up its African Colonies?
Portugal
What was the last country to give up its afircan colony?
Britain
What was the last country to give up an African colony?
The last colonists was France (Djibouti, 1977) and Portugal (Angola 1975, São Tomé 1975, Cabo Verde 1975, Mozambique 1975, Guiné Bissau 1974)
Why did US colonize the Philippines?
because it was one of the contract of the Spanish government to the American government that they will give up Philippines as their colony
What European power was the 1st to colonize Africa?
Portugal was the first European country to set up a colony in Africa. Portugal landed on Africa's Gold Coast in 1471 and built the Castle of Elmina, becoming the first European settlement.
How did imperialism hurt the people in Angola?
The people of Angola were victims of the imperialism of Portugal. Angolans were forced to obey Portuguese laws and to give up valuable minerals and farmlands to Portugal.
What two countries divided the world between them in 1494?
Spain and Portugal. Under the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), the Spanish were granted the right to claim lands west of the line (most of the Americas) while the Portuguese could claim lands east of it (Brazil, colonies in India and Asia).
What European country is correctly paired up with its former colony?
One example of a European country correctly paired with its former colony is Portugal and Brazil. Portugal colonized Brazil in the 16th century, establishing it as a significant part of its empire until Brazil gained independence in 1822. The cultural and linguistic ties between the two countries remain strong to this day.
Was west Africa a settler colony?
West Africa was not a single colony, it was actually made up of many colonies owned by France, the UK, and Portugal. Ivory Coast (France) and Ghana (UK) both have considerable white populations, a remnant of settler colonialism.
How long must be left on a UK passport to travel to Portugal?
There is no minimum validity requirement. Portugal is in the EU. All EU citizens (including UK) can travel to Portugal up to the last day on their passport. Different rules apply to citizens of non-EU countries.
Why would a person give up everything and leave their home forever to join a colony?
i don't know...you tell me
