What is a colony?

Colonies in the capitalist period, especially in the imperialist stage, refer to countries or regions whose territories are occupied, their sovereignty and independence are lost, they are completely ruled and dominated by capitalist powers politically and economically, and their purpose is to plunder various resources.

Colonies, in a broader sense, also include protectorates and vassals. The emergence of colonies is closely related to the emergence and development of capitalist mode of production.