The country gained independence from its colonial rulers.

The British established a colony in India.

Colonialism was a policy of acquiring colonies.

After gaining independence, the former colonials sought to rebuild its identity, drawing from both its indigenous roots and the influences of the colonial administration.

Hong Kong was a crown colony of the United Kingdom.

Hong Kong was a Crown Colony until 1997.

The Plymouth Colony was one of the first English settlements in North America.

The penal colony was located on a remote island.