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Map showing former land of the empire.

Below are several lists of the countries and territories that were formerly ruled or administered by Portugal or part of the Portuguese Empire at some point in the past. Additional information is provided along with their independence dates that may detail Portugal’s recognition of that country’s independence or any extenuating circumstances that may have complicated the independence process. These lists are split between official colonies and territories while also detailing any independence efforts that were tried and failed prior to successful independence.

Colonies and overseas territories

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Territories ceded to other sovereign states

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Territories lost through conquest or expulsion

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Abandoned territories

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Unsuccessful independence and resistance movements

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