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Among the European countries that established their own colonies in Africa were Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. While some countries (including France, Spain, and Portugal) had colonized parts of Africa as far back as the 1500s, the majority of the colonization by the European powers occurred in the mid-to late 1800s.

To a certain extent, the Dutch were apart of this colonization as they formed a group of other Europeans who settled in what was South Africa. They were called Afrikaners.

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Who was west Africa most colonized by?

West Africa was largely colonized by the French. Because of this, it was known as French West Africa. The countries of Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and others were all colonized by the French, and did not gain their independence until the last half of the 20th century,


What European nation colonized most of west Africa?

Most of West Africa was colonized by France.


What African country did France colonized?

There are 25 countries in Africa that have French as one of the official languages. That means that France has colonized about 25 countries in Africa (Don't forget there have been revalutions and countries have changed.) Most of West Africa speaks French as well as Madagascar.


Which European countries colonized Africa and in what sequence?

The major European countries that colonized Africa included Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The colonization began in earnest during the late 19th century, particularly following the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, which regulated European colonization and trade in Africa. Britain and France were the most dominant powers, with Britain focusing on regions like Egypt and South Africa, while France concentrated on West and Central Africa. Other nations, such as Belgium, under King Leopold II, infamously colonized the Congo Free State, while Germany and Italy also established territories in East and North Africa.


What is the difference between west Africa and Europe?

West Africa is the countries further West in Africa. Ex: Liberia, Nigeria Europe is more Northern. On a map, Europe is located above Africa. You can also refer to West Africa as "the hump."

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Who was west Africa most colonized by?

West Africa was largely colonized by the French. Because of this, it was known as French West Africa. The countries of Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and others were all colonized by the French, and did not gain their independence until the last half of the 20th century,


Which country colonized west Africa?

No single country colonised West Africa. West Africa is composed of a number of countries that were colonised by the French, British and Spanish


What European nation colonized most of west Africa?

Most of West Africa was colonized by France.


What African country did France colonized?

There are 25 countries in Africa that have French as one of the official languages. That means that France has colonized about 25 countries in Africa (Don't forget there have been revalutions and countries have changed.) Most of West Africa speaks French as well as Madagascar.


What European nation colonized most of Africa?

Most of West Africa was colonized by France.


What was west Africa colonized for?

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What was west Africa initially colonized for?

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Why do you think french is spoken in many different countries?

With the Scramble for Africa in the 1800s, France colonized much of Central, West, and North West Africa and also colonized Vietnam and what is now known as French Guyana at separate times. With such a long French influence, these countries adopted the language,and continue to use it today!


When was west Africa colonized?

Nigeria was owned by Great Britian by 1950, but won its independance back by 1960.


What country in West Africa was not controlled by Europe?

Liberia was the only country in West Africa to not be colonized by a European Power as it already had a "legitimate" Western-style government.


African countries colonised by britain?

The modern day African countries that were colonized by the United Kingdom include The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia*, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt. *- Somalia was colonized by both Italy and the United Kingdom; the Italians took the part south of the Horn of Africa and the British the north/west.


What European country was the first to colonize the West Indies?

Many European nations colonized west Africa. Most notably it was the French who made most of west Africa under them until last half of 20th century. Algeria, Chad, Niger etc were all colonized by them.