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The United Kingdom had all different types of territories in Africa. There were mandates (temporary possessions), colonies, protectorates (internally self-governing possessions), and other types as well.

The British had:

  • 12 colonies
  • 9 protectorates
  • 1 condominium (Anglo-Egyptian Sudan)
  • 4 mandates
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The first British possessions in Africa were the Gambia and the Gold Coast, which were founded by the British 1610's.

The last British colony became independent (Zimbabwe) in 1980.

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