Colonization

Colonization is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area.

Examples of Colonization

• Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean World
• Roman Settlements in various provences
• Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not sucessful)
• Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British.
• Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees.

Colonization in Science Fiction

A common theme in science fiction is the colonization of space and extraterrestrial planets by humanity. Another common theme is alien civilizations attempting to colonize Earth, often by force.