At its height in 1652, the Dutch empire spanned colonies or outposts in eastern North America, the Caribbean, South America (Suriname and Brazil), western and southern Africa, mainland India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Japan, and Taiwan.

The Dutch Empire is the name given to the various territories controlled by the Netherlands from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. The Dutch followed Portugal and Spain in establishing a colonial global empire outside of continental Europe.

The Dutch built their empire with corporate colonialism by establishing the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and the Dutch West India Company (GWC), following Britain's footsteps, which led to war between both empires.

The Dutch Empire owned several territories that were in control by the Dutch Republic (also known as the United Provinces).The Dutch had created colonial empires, which were similar to those of Portugal and Spain.The Dutch used their skills in shipping and trade with other empires. However, they were trying to be independent from Spain. …

In 1602, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands chartered a young and eager Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie or "VOC") with the mission of exploring North America's rivers and bays for a direct passage through to the Indies.

The first Dutch expedition round the Cape to the far east, in 1595, is captained by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten, a Netherlands merchant whose only knowledge of the orient comes from trading in Lisbon. The survivors of this journey get back to Holland two years later.

Nov 22, 2022 · The Dutch Empire eventually became one of the world's most powerful colonial powers, with outposts in 5 continents: Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.

Apr 9, 2019 · As very accomplished navigators and explorers, the Dutch dominated trade and controlled many distant territories from the 17th to 20th centuries. The legacy of the Dutch empire continues to impact the current geography of the world.

Apr 8, 2024 · The Dutch Empire started with the powerful VOC and GWC. We disapprove of their methods now, but their Empire was no better or worse than others of its time.

Apr 19, 2023 · The Dutch Empire was an expansive empire, founded by the Netherlands, that ruled colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The Netherlands fought a prolonged war of independence against Spain...