2006-10-04 17:41:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Both were colonized by Portugal.
Macau, a small territory on the southern coast of China were first settled by the Portuguese in the 16th century having began permanent settlement in 1557 then became a Portugal colony in August 13, 1862 . The territory was leased in 1670 although there was no transfer of sovereignty.
Prior to that, they belonged to various counties within the Chinese Empire, with the village of Mong Ha (Wangxia), located on the Macau peninsula, having been settled during the Yuan Dynasty.
Goa, India's second smallest state in terms of area was a Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it was liberated in 1961.Goa with Panaji(Panjim)as its capital is renowned for its beaches and also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica.
2006-10-04 18:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Both Macau and goa were colonised by Portugal.
The Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, commonly known as Macau or Macao is a small territory on the southern coast of China. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power (in Portuguese "poder administrativo") over Macau was transferred to the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1999, and it is now one of two special administrative regions of the PRC, together with Hong Kong. Besides historical Chinese and Portuguese world-heritage relics, Macau's biggest attraction is its gambling industry and casinos. Though many forms of gambling are legal here, the most popular game is baccarat, which generates over two thirds of the gaming industry's gross receipts.
Goa is India's second smallest state in terms of area. Panaji(Panjim) is the state's capital, and Vasco-da-Gama (Vasco) its largest city. The second largest and most historic city is Margao with the most western Portuguese culture. Portuguese merchants first landed in Goa in the 15th century, and annexed it soon after. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it was liberated in 1961.
2006-10-04 17:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Portuguese merchants first landed in Goa in the 15th century, and annexed it soon after. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it was liberated in 1961.
Administered by Portugal until 1999, Macau was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century.
2006-10-04 22:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anirudh S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portugal
2006-10-04 18:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portugal
2006-10-04 17:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Artsy Lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portugal
2006-10-04 17:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portugal
2006-10-04 17:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
portugal!!!the navigators like vasco da gama found the perilous passage around the cape of good hope around africa to the rich spice islands annd india well before other later coming nations by ingenious mapmaking,correlations of information and raw exploratory zeal and great seamanship!!!
2006-10-05 14:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by eldoradoreefgold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think portugal.
2006-10-05 06:41:09 · answer #9 · answered by adit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it was Portugal.
2006-10-04 17:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋