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The oldest reason in the world: land equals power. I guess you are right but colonizations was mainly due to greed.When gold or diamonds was discovered imperial powers was already half way there.South Africa is a good example,2 x wars were fought over gold in South Africa.Lesser causes were strategic importance (shipping),procurement of labor(slaves),produce ect.
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What imperial countries colonized west Africa?
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.
What three countries colonized Africa?
The three primary countries that colonized Africa were Britain, France, and Belgium. Britain established colonies in regions such as Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, while France focused on North and West Africa, including Algeria and Senegal. Belgium is notably remembered for its harsh rule in the Congo. These colonial powers greatly impacted Africa's political, economic, and social structures.
What countries were not colonized in Africa?
Ethiopia
What countries colonized Canada?
Canada was colonized by France and England.
What two European countries colonized the most territory in Africa?
I believe that the two countries are the dutch and the french.This is true as the Dutch (from Holland or the Netherlands) colonized South Africa and probably some other countries on the African continent. The French (France) colonized the Ivory Coast, now called the Cote d'Ivoir.
Which European countries have colonized Egypt in the past?
Britain
Which European countries colonized South Africa?
South Africa was colonized in the main by people from Holland, Great Britain, and France.Holland and Britain set up governments and colonised actively. France only had influence through immigration of about 1000 of French Hugenots, religious refugees.
What are some lasting results in France of having colonized countries in Africa?
The French culture, the french language and religion in Africa are some lasting results in France of having colonized countries in Africa.
What European county colonized most of western Africa?
Britain
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 are the colonized countries?
Most European countries colonised various parts of the world at one time or another. Principally Britain; France; Spain & Portugal, they established Empires in Asia, Afirica & the Americas. Virtually all of Africa & South America were dominated by European powers.
What European country colonized Australia?
great britain was the country that colonized australia
