Colonization

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Colonization is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area.

Examples of Colonization

  • Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean World
  • Roman Settlements in various provences
  • Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not sucessful)
  • Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British.
  • Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees.

Colonization in Science Fiction

A common theme in science fiction is the colonization of space and extraterrestrial planets by humanity. Another common theme is alien civilizations attempting to colonize Earth, often by force.