What countries in Asia were not colonized?

Depending on how you define it, the only countries that were never colonies are Liberia, Ethiopia, Japan, Thailand, Bhutan, Iran, Nepal, Tonga, China, and possibly North Korea, South Korea and Mongolia. Some historians nitpick over this list.

Did Asia get colonized?

Background. European powers began colonizing Asia in the early 16th century, beginning with the Portuguese seizure of sites, while along the west coast of India, Ceylon and Malacca. After The Indian Rebellion of 1857, Queen Victoria was declared Empress of India, thus solidifying the British rule on the subcontinent.

Why did ASIA get colonized?

As the primary motivation for the first phase was the mere accumulation of wealth, the reasons for and degree of European interference during the second phase are dictated by geo-strategic rivalries, the need to defend and grow spheres of interest, competition for commercial outlets, long term control of resources and …

Who colonized Asia?

The major colonizers of Southeast Asia were Europeans, Japanese and the U.S. All in all, there were seven colonial powers in Southeast Asia: Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, the United States, and Japan.

Did Asia ever colonize Africa?

History of Africa In ancient times, people from Southern Europe and Western Asia colonised North Africa, while people from Southeast Asia colonised Madagascar. In the Middle Ages, North and East Africa was further colonised by people from Western Asia.

Why did Europe colonize Africa and Asia?

In the mid to late 19th century, the European powers colonized much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, the industrializing powers of Europe viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.

Was Asia ever colonized?

Asia was most certainly colonized, in fact I cannot name a single territory that was not colonized (I’m probably wrong there, I’m no expert). The usual villains of the British, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch accounted for most if not all of the colonies.

What was the process of decolonization in Asia and Africa?

Between 1945 and 1960, three dozen new states in Asia and Africa achieved autonomy or outright independence from their European colonial rulers. There was no one process of decolonization.

Why did colonialism occur in the first place?

The reason why colonialism occurred in the first place was for the western powers to control the spice trade route that was produced in Asia, more specifically the Spice Islands (Moluccas) in Indonesia. Indonesia and the Philippines are among Asian countries that were first colonized by western powers.