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It is Cyprus. Islands in the Aegean Sea, Sicily and southern Italy, western coast of Turkey.

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What country had trading colonies in the Mediterranean?

GREECE


This country had trading colonies in the Mediterranean.?

Greece<-----


When did the Greek establish colonies?

In ancient Greece.


Why did Greece form colonies?

Mostly because of overpopulation in Greece


What peninsula in Europe were the Greek colonies that were farthest from the mainland Greece on?

The furthest Greek colonies from Greece were on the IBERIAN PENINSULA where Spain is now.


Where did the Minoan found colonies?

the Minoan established colonies on the aegean island and in Greece and Asia minor


What goods were traded between the colonies and the mainland of Greece?

Food and the alphabet


Did Greece establish colonies in Spain and North Africa?

i dont think so...


What did Greek colonies give to ancient Greece?

A place to dispose of their surplus populations.


What is a Greek colony in Africa?

Greece doesn't have any colonies in Africa. They never did. The closest thing to Greece having colonies in Africa was when the Macedonian Empire controlled parts of modern-day Egypt around 300 BC.


How did the physical geography of Greece encourage the development of colonies?

The rugged mountains and limited arable land in Greece motivated people to establish colonies in search of new resources and arable land for agriculture. The indented coastline of Greece provided natural harbors and encouraged maritime trade, making colonization and communication between colonies easier.


What where the benefits for both Greece and the colonies?

The benefits for Greece and its colonies included economic growth, cultural exchange, and military support. Greece gained access to resources and trade routes, enhancing its economy, while the colonies benefited from Greek protection and the spread of Greek culture, including language, art, and philosophy. This symbiotic relationship fostered a sense of unity and shared identity among the Greek city-states and their colonies, strengthening their collective influence in the Mediterranean. Additionally, the colonies served as outlets for Greek population pressures and opportunities for expansion.