answersLogoWhite

0

Some do, but for others the countries that took them over used up a lot of it, before leaving them and giving independence. Most African countries were at one time under the control of other countries outside of Africa, and those countries used much of their resources.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are some jobs people in Africa can do using africas natural resources?

some jobs people in Africa could do with natural resource's is they can sell the wood they cut down from the tress.


How did natural resources affect lydians?

The Lydians benefited from their rich natural resources, such as gold and silver, which allowed them to establish a prosperous economy based on mining, minting coins, and trade. This wealth helped the Lydians develop into a sophisticated society with advancements in art, culture, and technology. Additionally, their natural resources made them a target for invasion and conquest, leading to the eventual downfall of their civilization.


Who benefited the most from irrigation farmers or hunter-gatherers?

Irrigation farmers benefited more from irrigation as it enabled them to cultivate crops consistently and support larger populations. Hunter-gatherers relied on natural resources and faced uncertainties in finding food sources.


How did animism reflect what was important to early West African peoples?

Animism reflect west Africans dependence on the natural world


What did early africans eat for healing?

early africans and natural healing


What resources did Africa have that Europe wanted?

africans had coal, oil, natural gas,uranium, aluminum,copper, gold, iron, lead,mangenese,nikel, and tin


Who benefited from colonial empires?

The colonialists benefitted from colonial empires. They pilaged the resources of the nations they colonised and enslaved many indigenous inhabitants to work as their slaves. For example Britain colonised much of India, and robbed India of all of its natural resources.


Why did the pilgrims not use Indians or Africans?

The pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts, which was too cold for the plantation crops that "required" African slaves and which lacked the natural resources that required overworked Native Americans to mine. They did not avoid using Africans or Native Americans out of charity.


Why is Africans called black gold by Europeans?

The term "black gold" refers to Africa's natural resources, particularly oil, which are of high value and importance to European countries due to their economic significance. Africans themselves are not typically referred to as "black gold" by Europeans.


How do mineral resources effect natural resources?

the minerals are natural resources


If Africa has the biggest diamond mines why are they so poor?

Please note that the diamond mines in Africa are not owned by Africans, but by immigrants who purchased the land, and who mine the natural resources of the continent.


What Piedmont natural resources?

Piedmont's Natural Resources is natural gas.