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Colonized by England, Economy based on shipping and small-scale farming, Lasting effects include a focus on education and democratic ideals

Colonized by England, Economy based on diverse agriculture and commerce, Lasting effects include religious pluralism and cultural diversity

Colonized by England, Economy relied heavily on plantation agriculture and slavery, Lasting effects include racial disparities and agricultural legacy

Colonized by Spain, Economy based on resource extraction and agriculture, Lasting effects include the widespread use of Spanish language and Catholicism

Colonized by France, Economy focused on fur trade and fishing, Lasting effects include French language usage and legal systems in some regions

Colonized by Portugal, Economy was driven by sugar plantations and mining, Lasting effects include the Portuguese language and significant African cultural influences

Colonized by the Netherlands, Economy based on trade, sugar, and slavery, Lasting effects include Dutch cultural elements in Caribbean islands

Colonized by Belgium, Economy exploited for rubber and minerals, Lasting effects include political instability and economic challenges

Colonized by England, Economy structured around textile production and trade, Lasting effects include the English language and political boundaries

Colonized by France, Economy centered on rice cultivation and rubber plantations, Lasting effects include French architectural and culinary influences

Colonized by the Netherlands, Economy based on spice trade, coffee, and sugar, Lasting effects include Dutch legal and administrative systems

Colonized by Italy, Economy was focused on agriculture and infrastructure development, Lasting effects include Italian architectural elements

Colonized by Germany, Economy based on cattle ranching and mining, Lasting effects include German place names and minority communities

Colonized by Russia, Economy revolved around the fur trade, particularly sea otter pelts, Lasting effects include Orthodox Christianity among the native Alaskan population

Colonized by Japan, Economy industrialized with focus on agriculture and light industry, Lasting effects include infrastructure modernization and cultural suppression

Colonized by England, Economy based on agriculture, mining, and later wool production, Lasting effects include common law legal system and parliamentary democracy

Colonized by Denmark, Economy relied on sugar cane plantations and slave labor, Lasting effects include historic architecture and place names