6 countries that were never colonised

At the height of imperialism, powerful European nations colonised vast parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, bringing countries such as Nigeria, India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule.
Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation, some countries managed to preserve their sovereignty and chart their own paths. Here are six countries that were never formally colonised.
1. Ethiopia
Ethiopia stands out as one of the few African nations that successfully resisted European colonial ambitions. In 1896, Emperor Menelik II led Ethiopian forces to a historic victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa, deal...