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PaleCar821

Are Sweden and San Marino the only two European countries that didn't experience colonisation/rule/control from other European countries?

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I'm researching European wars for a hobby.

But wow. I noticed Sweden and San Marino might be the only two European countries that didn't experience any control/conquest from other European countries.

Sweden had Kalmar Union, but I believe it was just an alliance.

Maybe this sub is not the best place to ask this question, but please correct me because I might be wrong.

Posted Aug 3, 2026, 1:53 PM UTC

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