Trading cities were the major centers of commercial activity used by European and indigenous merchants. Most were centers of trade prior to European traders’ arrival. European mariners took advantage of these centers to create their own new trade routes. According to the map, which country had the fewest trading cities? Spain or Portugal

Based on what we know about trading cities, we can infer that Portugal had more trading cities than Spain.

Portugal:

Portugal established trading cities in all of these areas which allowed them to benefit richly from trade. Spain on the other hand, came later and was more interested in conquering whole areas.

In conclusion, Portugal had more trading cities.

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Hello. You did not put the map that complements your question and allows it to be answered. However, as Portuguese established its trade network at a national and global level, before Spain, we can say that Spain had fewer trading cities than Protugual.

Explanation:

Portugual established its trade network long before Spain, which allowed the Portuguese empire to distribute commercial cities with greater agility and efficiency, having advantages over some territories.

Although the establishment of the Spanish commercial network started after Portugual, Spain also established several commercial cities, but in a smaller number when compared to Portuguese.

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