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the development from the olden ways of production and the language which is English has helped many south Africans

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South Africa was right on the Spice Route, so it was a good place to control.

It was also full of gold, diamonds and other important resources.

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because South Africa had a large diamond mine that the british wanted to own

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Q: Why was South Africa important in the british empire?
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Has South Africa ever been part of an empire?

yes, South Africa was formerly part of the British Empire


Why did the british empire want south Africa?

Gold.


Why did the British want to make South Africa part of the British empire?

For gold


When did south Africa become a part of the british empire?

in 123bc


What did South Africa supply the British empire with?

They supplied gold.


What did South Africa supply the British empire?

They supplied gold.


When was South Africa in the british empire?

In 1829 for gold and other stuff!


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No only over three - Europe, Africa and South America


What countries in Africa had important resources for the war effort in World War 2?

South Africa, Rhodesia,and the rest of the empire country's supplied troops and materials to the allies during ww2. (south Africa then encompassed several other African nations. The British empire ruled most of the bottom 1/3 of Africa at that time .)


What was taken from South Africa by the british empire?

the british took south Africas gold,diamonds and other mineral resources hope this helps :)


When did great Britain gain control of south Africa during the british empire?

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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.