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European country that colonized the Congo?
belgium
Who colonized Zaire before its independence?
Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo) was colonized by Belgium.
Which European country colonized Congo-kinshasa?
first Portugal then Belgium
When was Congo Brazzaville colonized and got its independence?
hap FOREHEAD SDAY
What European country colonized Republic of the Congo?
britian
What European country colonized the Congo?
Belgium held the majority of Congo, which was known as Belgium Congo, then Zaire, then the Democratic Republic of Congo.France colonized the Republic of Congo.The Congo region consists of more than just these two countries; several other nations were involved as well.
Was Zaire a colony?
Yes. Zaire was the only African country colonized by Belgium. It was known as the Belgian Congo. (Zaire is currently known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, D.R. Congo, or D.R.C. It is also called Congo-Kinshasa, Kinshasa being the capital.) This is to distinguish it from the neighboring "Republic of Congo" (Congo-Brazaville). The Republic of Congo, or Congo-Brazaville, is the former colonial French Congo.
What countries were colonized by the Netherlands?
The Netherlands colonized the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia. There were also Dutch colonies in the Caribbean, as well as Suriname in South America.
What effects did the practices of the company owners have on the people of the Congo?
Congo was colonized by the Belgians, and in 1882, the International Association of the Congo was created as a company to govern the country. Native people were forced to work for the company under cruel and inhumane conditions.
When is it New Year Day in Congo?
Congo has no New Year`s Day.
Why was Belgium founded?
Belgium colonized Congo in order to get its raw materials. The Congo was also quite rich in minerals and fertile lands for cultivation.
What year was Indonesia colonized?
1619
