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The British settled in South Africa for many reasons:
1) Important stop over in spice route
2) Diamond and Gold mines
3) Sugar plantations
4) coal and iron-ore miness
5) some settled for big game hunting
The British colonised South Africa originally as a naval post to to protect their trade routes to the Far East. This was long before either gold or diamonds were discovered in South Africa !
The British and Boer settlers spread in South Africa in the early 1800's, gold and diamonds were not discovered till around 1880.
The British originally colonised South Africa to protect their trade routes to the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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Why did the British have a fight with South Africa?
South Africa was only formed in 1910 and there was never a war between South Africa and Britain, however the British fought wars with the Boers for control of gold and diamond and Zulus for control of Natal before South Africa was formed.
Who are the colonial master of South Africa?
South Africa is the south-most country in Africa. The colonial masters of South Africa were the British who colonized the area in 1795.
Where and when did british first colonize africa?
The British colonised parts of South Africa in the 1860's and 1870's.
What were the northernmost and southernmost British colonies in Africa?
Egypt being the Most northern British colony in Africa and South Africa being the most Southern colony in Africa.
When was South Africa founded?
The Union of South Africa was a self ruled British colony from 1910. It declared total independance from Britain in 1931 and the Republic of South Africa was formed in 1961.
Did Europeans settle in south Africa?
Yes. Mainly the German/Dutch and the British.
Was South Africa ever called British South Africa?
No, South Africa was ruled by the British but the name was never applied to the country. Cecil John Rhodes established the British South Africa Company in 1889 to exploit Africa for British interests and the British South Africa police were active in Rhodesia ( now Zimbabwe).
When did British South Africa Company end?
British South Africa Company ended in 1965.
Where did the British colonize south Africa?
In the South
When was British South Africa Company Medal created?
British South Africa Company Medal was created in 1896.
Did Ellen Craft settle in South Africa?
no she didn't as she was worried
When was British South Africa Company created?
British South Africa Company was created in 1889.
How long was Namibia colonised by Germany and South Africa?
Parts of South Africa were colonies from 1652 to 1910 (first controlled by the Dutch, then the British). South Africa was a British Dominion from 1910 to 1931.
Which airlines fly directly from London to Johannesburg?
The United Kingdom and South Africa have lengthy-historical ties. South Africa used to be part of the British Empire and many of its residents are of British descent. South Africa Airways and British Airways both offer direct flights between London and South Africa.
What countries in Africa did the Dutch settle in?
The Dutch settled in what later became South Africa. There was no "country" as such when they arrived.
Are the Republics of Ireland and South Africa in the British Commonwealth?
Ireland is not a member. South Africa is a member.
When did the British leave South Africa?
2010
