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What European countries owned the largest number of colonies in Africa?
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What countries have the largest colonies in africa countries had the largest colonies in Africa?
There are no more colonies in Africa. The last one (Southern Rhodesia) became independent from the United Kingdom in 1980. The nation that had the largest colonies in terms of land mass was France.
Which European countries had colonies in Africa in 1913?
BelgiumBritainFranceGermanyItalySpainPortugal
What European country was the first to claim land in Africa?
It was claimed by a mixture of European countries, but France had the largest claim.
How many European countries held land in Africa in 1914?
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
What policy led European countries to establish colonies in Africa and Asia in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Most countries in Western Europe have had colonies and empires, like Britain, The Netherlands, France, Spain and Germany...
What countries have the largest colonies in africa countries had the largest colonies in Africa?
There are no more colonies in Africa. The last one (Southern Rhodesia) became independent from the United Kingdom in 1980. The nation that had the largest colonies in terms of land mass was France.
Which European countries made colonies in Africa?
DenmarkNetherlandsPortugalUnited KingdomSpainFranceBelgiumItalyGermanyRussia (attempted but failed).
Why did European countries set up colonies in Africa?
They were engaged in the slave trade
Which continent was divided into colonies by European countries at the Berlin conference of 1884 and 1885?
The country was Africa :)
Which European power has small colonies in Africa?
No European countries own a "colony" in Africa anymore. Spain does, however, own two small cities in North Africa (they are not colonies, they are parts of Spain). France and the United Kingdom own some islands off the coast of Africa, as well.
Which African countries were previously colonies?
All of Africa was at one point or another an European posession, with the exception of Liberia.
What policy led European countries to established colonies in Africa and Asia in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Imperialism
What policy led European countries to establish colonies in Africa and Asia in the late 1800 and early 1900?
Imperialism
Which European countries had colonies in Africa in 1913?
BelgiumBritainFranceGermanyItalySpainPortugal
How did the British acquisition of the Suez Canal influence European imperialism in Africa?
It motivated other European countries to seek African colonies for their economic benefit.
How did colonialists manage to colonize the Africa continent?
European countries sent explorers to claim land in the continent. Citizens from these countries then began settling in these colonies.
What continent has the most French speaking countries?
Africa has the most French-speaking countries, with a total of 29 countries where French is an official language. These countries are mostly former colonies of France in West and Central Africa.
