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∙ 9y agoThe British were interested in East Africa because of the numerous Natural Resources and raw materials for their industries. East Africa was also strategically located.
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Which country was once known as british east Africa?
No country was known as British East Africa.
What is British east Africa called now?
The former British East Africa colony is now Kenya.
Why the british interested in the east?
there was lots of gold scattered around Africa and Africans grow sugarcane which is sugar. also they could get to India easier that way
When was Imperial British East Africa Company created?
Imperial British East Africa Company was created on 1888-04-18.
What form of land did the British introduce in East Africa?
East Africa Protectorate, also known as British East Africa, was an area of East Africa occupying roughly the same terrain as modern day Kenya from the Indian Ocean inland to Uganda and the Great Rift Valley. It was controlled by the British in the late 19th century.
What other countries claimed parts of East Africa?
The British and Germa Claimed Certain Parts of East Africa
Where in Africa was Louis leakey born?
he was born in Kabete, British East Africa
What is the modern name for British East Africa?
Kenya
What was Kenya called before 1964?
British East Africa
Who controlled Kenya before independence?
Kenya was initially known as the East Africa Protectorate by the British. In 1920, the area became known as the Kenya colony. The Republic of Kenya became independent in 1963.
What other countries did British claim parts from east Africa?
Germany.
What was the former name of Kenya in 1961?
British East Africa
