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What two European countries colonized the most territory in Africa?
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∙ 10y ago
I believe that the two countries are the dutch and the french.This is true as the Dutch (from Holland or the Netherlands) colonized South Africa and probably some other countries on the African continent.
The French (France) colonized the Ivory Coast, now called the Cote d'Ivoir.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoEngland and Holland
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Why do so many countries in Africa speak European languages?
Due to the colonisation of African countries, mostly occurring in the nineteenth century (called the European Scramble for Africa)The three most powerful and successful colonisers were Portugal (Mozambique), France (Mauritius, Northeast Africa) and the United Kingdom (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa).Because some African countries were once/some still are ruled/colonized by European countries.
What countries gained the most territory in Africa?
The countries that gained t he most territory in Africa were European countries. Countries like Great Britain and France took over much of Africa.
European nations colonized Africa in the late 1800s because of its?
European nations colonized Africa in the 19th century because of it's wealth of natural resources. Africa had a great amount of petroleum, lead, tin, copper and precious gems. Africa was a source of economic growth for the European countries.
What European nation colonized most of Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
What is the scramble for Africa?
The Scramble for Africa was a period during the New Imperialism period where the continent of Africa was invaded occupied and colonized by the major European powers.
What imperial countries colonized west Africa?
Among the European countries that established their own colonies in Africa were Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. While some countries (including France, Spain, and Portugal) had colonized parts of Africa as far back as the 1500s, the majority of the colonization by the European powers occurred in the mid-to late 1800s. To a certain extent, the Dutch were apart of this colonization as they formed a group of other Europeans who settled in what was South Africa. They were called Afrikaners.
What European nation colonized most of west Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
What countries were not colonized in Africa?
Ethiopia
Who was involved in the scramble for Africa?
European countries
What was a European nation that did not participate in the colonized of Africa?
Switzerland
What European countries colonized South Africa and for how long?
Only 1 country colonized South Africa (England).The Dutch east India company set up a port in South Africa which lead to some people settling in South Africa but not under imperial order
Why did imperialism become so essential in 1850?
This is when most of the European countries were fighting over power. It was the time where Europeans had invaded and had colonized almost all of Africa, and started to colonized central Asia.
