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List the 5 european countries that built large maritime empires between 1450-

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1. England - strongest military maritime empire.
2. France - had several wars with England in North America and Atlantic Ocean.
3. Portugal - in 16th century, the Portuguese dominated the Indian Ocean trade.
4. Spain - had several explorers: Columbus, Vasco da Gama.
5. Ottoman Empire.
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