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Former colonies in Asia
- ChittagongChittagong appeared on ancient Greek and Roman maps, including Ptolemy's world map in the 2nd century. It was located on the southern branch of the Silk Road.
- Mandate for Syria and the LebanonOn the 29th of September 1923, France received the League of Nations mandate for Syria. This territory included what is now Lebanon and Alexandretta…
- Dutch East IndiesIn 1595, the first Dutch expedition set sail to reach the East Indies directly from Asia. Only one third of the original crew returned to Holland after many…
- Japanese occupation of the PhilippinesJapan invaded the Philippines on the 8th of December 1941. This attack occurred just ten hours after the strike on Pearl Harbor.
- Korea under Japanese ruleOn the 27th of February 1876, the Japan, Korea Treaty of 1876 was signed under duress following the Ganghwa Island incident.
- PhilippinesThe first human bones found in the Philippines date back 709,000 years to a site now known as Callao Cave. These remains suggest an unknown species of early…