- North America: The British established colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America, including the thirteen colonies that would become the United States of America. They also claimed land in Canada, the Caribbean, and Central America.
- Africa: The British established colonies in Africa, including Sierra Leone, Gambia, the Gold Coast (Ghana), Nigeria, and Kenya.
- Asia: The British established colonies in Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
- Australia: The British established a colony in Australia in 1788, which eventually became a self-governing dominion.
- New Zealand: The British established a colony in New Zealand in 1840, which eventually became a self-governing dominion.
European Settlements
- North America: The French established colonies in Canada, including New France (Quebec) and Louisiana. The Spanish established colonies in the southwestern United States, including Florida, Texas, and California.
- South America: The Spanish established colonies in South America, including Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The Portuguese established a colony in Brazil.
- Africa: The French established colonies in Africa, including Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Madagascar. The Portuguese established colonies in Angola and Mozambique.
- Asia: The Dutch established colonies in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The Portuguese established colonies in India, Macau, and Timor-Leste.
- Australia: The Dutch established a colony in Australia in 1629, but it was abandoned in 1656. The French established a colony in Australia in 1768, but it was also abandoned in 1788.