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The Portuguese Empire included, at one time or another:
The Americas: Brazil, part of what is now Suriname, and part of Uruguay.
Africa: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Ceuta (now administered by Spain, but Morocco claims the territory.)
Asia: A number of settlements on the coasts of modern-day India and Pakistan; Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Thailand and Indonesia, and the island of Timor, which is now split between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, as well as Macau, in southern China.
Macau was the last territory given up from the Portuguese empire, in 1995.
Practically the entire coast of the African continent from Morroco to South Africa, from South Africa to Somalia, India And East Indies were portuguese colonies. After losing influence and power because of spanish rule. The last colonies were East Timor, Goa, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Sao Tome Principe, Brazil, Macau, Guine Bissau, Sri Lanka.
Portugal succeeded in establishing colonies that lasted into the 20th century in the five following African countries:
1. Angola [República de Angola] gained independence on November 11, 1975.
2. Cape Verde [República de Cabo Verde] gained independence on July 5, 1975.
3. Guinea-Bissau [República da Guiné-Bissau] declared independence on September 24, 1973.
4. Mozambique [República de Moçambique] gained independence on June 25, 1975.
5. São Tomé and PrÃncipe [República Democrática de São Tomé e PrÃncipe] gained independence on July 12, 1975.
Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and PrÃncipe and Guinea-Bissau were all colonized by Portugal. Brazil was also colonized by Portugal.
Angola (1575-1975)
Mozambique (1498-1975)
Portugese Guinea (1474-1974)
Cape Verde (-1975)
Sao Tome and Principe (-1975)
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What territories did Portugal colonize in Angola?
no...Angola and Portugal are two different countries. Portugal is in Europe and Angola in Africa
Where did Portugal colonize in the Americas?
New Zealand
Did Portugal colonize Nigeria?
No. Nigeria was a former British colony.
Why is Portugal the most western country in Europe?
Portugal became one of the richest countries in the western world because of the many countries that they were able to colonize during the prehistoric times. They would get raw materials for their industries from their colonies and use them to develop their country. Portugal is also a peaceful country that would harbor rich immigrants.
Which european country did not colonize in America?
The Austrian Empire, the Prussian Empire, Poland, and the Northern Italian principalities call refrained from colonizing territories in the Americas. In fact, the European countries that did colonize only included: UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Russia.
What territories did Portugal colonize in Angola?
no...Angola and Portugal are two different countries. Portugal is in Europe and Angola in Africa
Which african countries did italy colonize?
libya and somalia
Which African countries did Holland colonize?
Holland colonized...I'm not sure actually
Where did Portugal colonize in the Americas?
New Zealand
What America colonize?
Spain, France and Portugal
Is Brazil the only coutry that was colonized by Portugal?
No, Portugal colonized some African countries and some Asian lands as well.
What European countries explored America?
Some European countries that explored America include Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands. These countries sent explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries to discover and colonize various regions of the Americas.
Who were the first two European countries to bring African slaves to the Americas?
Spain and Portugal.
Which European country was the first and largest to colonize Brazil?
Portugal.
Did Portugal colonize Nigeria?
No. Nigeria was a former British colony.
When did Angola colonize?
It was colonized by Portugal, and gained independence in 1975.
Why did Catholic countries such as Portugal wish to find an ocean route to the African coasts?
As a Christian country, Portugal wanted to avoid land routes controlled by Muslims.
