South Africa was colonized by the British because they wanted a trading port. The southern tip of Africa was a great place to set off on expeditions.
In 1888, Zambia was colonized for mineral rights, and subsequently the discovery of copper.
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Gold! Rubber! Oil! Diamonds! Silver!
South Africa was a colony of the British empire for many years but has been independent since 1931
yes, South Africa was formerly part of the British Empire
In 1829 for gold and other stuff!
The Transvaal Boers and the British
The United Kingdom and South Africa have lengthy-historical ties. South Africa used to be part of the British Empire and many of its residents are of British descent. South Africa Airways and British Airways both offer direct flights between London and South Africa.
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South Africa was a colony of the British empire for many years but has been independent since 1931
yes, South Africa was formerly part of the British Empire
It is the Northern Americas which Britain occupied the most.
Gold.
For gold
in 123bc
They supplied gold.
They supplied gold.
At the height of the British Empire in the 19th century, Britain had around 50 colonies including Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).
Serbia,France,Britain and the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Yes. Great Britain owned parts of Africa from 1661 to 1980. British colonies in Africa peaked after WWI. In the early 1920's, Great Britain owned territories that stretched all the way from North to South Africa. Great Britain controlled more of the African populace than any other Empire.