Who colonized Spain and Portugal?
Spain and Portugal were not colonized by a single power but were shaped by Roman, Visigothic, and Muslim conquests over centuries.
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How did Spain and Portugal split?
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal along a meridian west of Cape Verde.
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Why are Spain and Portugal separate?
Portugal became independent from León in the 12th century and maintained its sovereignty except for a brief union with Spain, while Spain formed from the union of Castile and Aragon.
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Why did Spain and Portugal split?
Portugal emerged as an independent kingdom in the 12th century and maintained its sovereignty apart from the later unification of Spain, driven by distinct identity, dynastic breaks, and geographical orientation.
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