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South Africa was colonized by the British because they wanted a trading port. The southern tip of Africa was a great place to set off on expeditions.

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In 1888, Zambia was colonized for mineral rights, and subsequently the discovery of copper.

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Gold! Rubber! Oil! Diamonds! Silver!

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When did great Britain gain control of south Africa during the british empire?

1806


What colonial power ruled South Africa?

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