What were the Main countries involved in colonization in the 1500-1600?

The main countries involved in colonization during the 1500s and 1600s were Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands. Spain and Portugal led early efforts, establishing vast empires in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. England and France began to establish their own colonies in North America and the Caribbean, while the Dutch focused on trade and colonization in parts of the Americas and Asia. This period marked the beginning of significant European expansion and competition for global territories.