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Countries Never Colonized 2022

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Colonization occurs when one country takes over the lands and people of another country or territory and subjects them to rule by its government instead of their own. For example, the American colonies before the Revolutionary War were land holdings of the British government and ruled by the British king—despite the fact that the Native Americans lived in North America for thousands of years before the European colonists arrived. When one country colonizes another country or territory, it usually exploits the land, resources, and people of the colonized lands for economic gain. Many countries celebrate a national Independence Day to rejoice that they are no longer under colonial rule.

Countries Never Colonized 2026 Countries Never Colonized 2026 Country Argument Against Label ↓ Saudi Arabia Varying but significant areas controlled by Ottoman empire from early 1500s-early 1900s. Established as a British protectorate—but not a colony—in 1915 and became fully independent in 1932. Turkey Part of the Ottoman Empire throughout much of modern history. Took loans from European banks after the Crimean War (1853-1856), giving foreign interests significant influence and control, but remained self-governing. Liberia Never forcibly colonized, although it was founded as a de facto US col

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