Europe:
* Iberian Peninsula: The primary territory of Spain, encompassing modern-day Spain and Portugal.
Americas:
* Central America: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
* South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.
* Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous smaller islands.
* North America: Florida (US) and parts of California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas (US).
Asia:
* Philippines: Colonized in the 16th century and remained under Spanish rule for over 300 years.
* Micronesia: Guam and the Mariana Islands, claimed in the 16th century.
Africa:
* Western Sahara: Claimed by Spain in the 19th century, though its control was contested and ultimately relinquished.
* Equatorial Guinea: Colonized in the 18th century and gained independence in 1968.
* Morocco: The northern coastal region of Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla) are still under Spanish control.
* Other regions: Spain also had smaller settlements or temporary control over other parts of Africa, including parts of Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Gambia.
Oceania:
* Caroline Islands: Temporarily held by Spain in the 19th century, before being sold to Germany.
Note:
* Spain's influence on these regions extends beyond just physical settlement. It left a lasting impact on culture, language, religion, and politics in many of these areas.
* The exact extent of Spanish settlement and control fluctuated over time, with some areas being acquired or lost through various means.
This list provides a general overview, but specific details about the history of Spanish colonization in each region are extensive and complex. For more detailed information, you can search for resources specifically related to the history of Spanish colonization in each area.
