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It was colonized because there was a lot of gold and diamonds in Africa
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Historically, many European nations had colonies in Africa. However, Europe never "owned" the continent.
Many settled in modern-day South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Madagascar, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana and Senegal. These nations still retain considerable white populations.
B) competing for raw materials and markets
European colonization was for many reasons. Wether it be for power, land, resources, to spread ideas (such as religion or European supremacy), or just simple exploration and adventure. The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands all had notable territories in Africa.
European Colonies
The Scramble for Africa.
Europeans claimed land on four continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
All of Africa was claimed by European nations at one point or another; the only exceptions are Liberia and Ethiopia. Liberia was technically colonized by the United States and Ethiopia remained independent, although the nation was invaded by Italy.
France claimed the most of the land in North Africa.