Colonization is the process by which a country or group of people establish control and influence over a foreign territory or population. This can involve the settlement of people from the colonizing country in the new territory, exploitation of its resources, imposition of political and cultural systems, and suppression of local populations. Colonization has been a significant factor in shaping world history, leading to the establishment of empires, economic exploitation, and the displacement and marginalization of indigenous populations. The impact of colonization continues to be felt in many parts of the world today.