Where was the competition for colonies in late 1800s centered?

The competition for colonies in the late 1800s was primarily centered in Africa, as well as parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. In Africa, European powers established a variety of colonies and protectorates along the coast and later expanded inward. Some of the major players in the "Scramble for Africa" and "New Imperialism" were Britain, France, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Spain. This phase marked an intensified period of colonisation and increased geopolitical competition. Additionally, there was competition over islands in the Pacific (such as those claimed by Germany, Britain, France, and USA) and over Southeast Asian lands, including parts of present-day Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.