What European country originally owned South America?

Answer 1

Spain

Most of the moden states in South America were part of the empire of Spain. The largest exception is Brazil, which went to Portugal as part of the bad-tempered carving up of the continent. The main languages which survive are significant clues.

Answer 2

Great Britain (United Kingdom) held most colonies out of all the European countries, under the British Empire.

The French were also later forced, by treaty, to hand their Canadian territories to the British Empire.

Answer 3

The European countries which owned the entire continent of South America at one time are:

Spain, Portugual, Britain, Holland and France.

Answer 4

britian