+A colony is a territory, often distant, governed by a [Settlement](/wiki/settlement) or "mother country." This relationship typically involves the exercise of [Empire](/wiki/empire) power over the colonized land and its people, shaping their development and resources.
+## See also
+- [Exploration](/wiki/exploration)
+- [Conquest](/wiki/conquest)
+- [Migration](/wiki/migration)
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