Portugal took over Brazil as a colony. This is why most people in Brazil speak Portuguese. In fact, at one point, the country was actually ruled from Rio de Janeiro.
Because Brazil belonged to Portuguese colony until 1822
The third most populous nation in the western hemisphere is Brazil, after the United States and Mexico. Brazil has a population of over 210 million people as of 2021.
Brazil has sovereignty over the largest political unit in South America (and that political unit is the nation of Brazil).
napolean bonaparte or maximillien rosepierre whoever was in control in 1760 over the European colony
a well-defined infrastructure
A third of Brazil's European population was primarily composed of Portuguese immigrants. The Portuguese began arriving in significant numbers in the 16th century, driven by the colonization of Brazil. Over the centuries, other European groups, including Italians, Germans, and Spaniards, also migrated to Brazil, contributing to its diverse demographic landscape. However, the Portuguese remained the dominant European influence in the country.
brazil became a portuguese colony and still reflects portuguese influences such as language.
Portugal, in 1661. Brazil's national language is Portugese. A nice, short history of how, and why, the Dutch and Portugese fought over Brazil is on this link: http://www.zum.de/whkmla/military/17cen/dutchbrazil16301654.html
colony, protectorate, sphere of influence. economic imperialism.
New South Wales (NSW) was established as a colony on January 26, 1788, when the First Fleet, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, arrived at Botany Bay. This event marked the beginning of European colonization in Australia. The colony was initially founded as a penal settlement to accommodate British convicts and facilitate their rehabilitation. Over time, it expanded and became a significant part of Australia's development as a nation.
Britain, it colonised most of the African countries
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