| Type | Island nation |
| Features | Language • Customs • Architecture |
| Location | West coast of North America |
| Colonizers | Spain • France • New Netherland |
| Current status | Independent nation |
| Distinct identity | Alamedan |
| Form of government | Federated monarchy |
| Original inhabitants | Indigenous peoples |
| International relations | Strong |
| Timeline of colonization | 16th century |
