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Dutch colonial empire
Also known as Dutch Empire
The Dutch colonial empire was built largely by chartered trading companies such as the Dutch East India Company, with its centre in the East Indies (Indonesia). Indonesia became independent in 1949 and Suriname in 1975.
Key facts
| Dates | 1595 – 1975 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa |
| Capitals | Amsterdam, The Hague |
| Religion(s) | Protestantism (Dutch Reformed) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2.1 million km² (c. 1938 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Portuguese Empire Aceh Sultanate Mataram Sultanate Sultanate of Ternate Sultanate of Tidore Sultanate of Gowa Banten Sultanate Sultanate of Banjar Bone Sultanate Riau-Lingga Sultanate
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.