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WW2 hadseverelyweakened many European nations, whichcauseda domino effectamong just about every other Black Africancolony governed by a European nation. Congo was just one of the dominos that fell.

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What happened when belgium tried to leave the Congo?

It was desired by the Congolese for them to leave, so really nothing happened.


Is Belgium in Congo?

No it's not. Belgium is a European country, western Europe. While Congo is located in Africa. Congo is a former colony of Belgium though.


In the Congo who controlled the Congo in 1950?

The Kingdom of Belgium


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.


Who did Democratic republic of the Congo gain its independence from?

Belgium in 1960


European country that colonized the Congo?

belgium


Who claimed the Congo?

Belgium ruled Congo between 1908 and 1960. After this date the Congo became the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on gaining independence.


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.


Who or what western power dominated Belgian Congo?

BELGIUM was the Western power that dominated The BELGIAN Congo.


What country claimed rights over Congo?

Belgium


What are some African countries that were imperialized by Belgium?

The Congo


Who was the king of Belgium who went into the Congo?

He was Leopold II.