A "colonizing country" refers to a nation that establishes control over a foreign territory, often by settling its own population there. This process, known as colonization, typically involves the exploitation of resources and the imposition of the colonizer's culture, language, and governance on the indigenous people. Historical examples include Britain in India and Spain in the Americas. Colonizing countries often justify their actions through ideologies such as Manifest Destiny or the belief in the superiority of their culture. The impacts of colonization can be profound, leading to significant changes in social structures, economies, and environments in the colonized regions.