answersLogoWhite

0

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Was Nigeria a colony of the European country?

Nigeria was a colony of the United Kingdom from 1885 until 1960


Why was Nigeria found in Africa population colonies?

Because it was a British Colony until 1960.


How long did the British control Cyprus?

Cyprus was a British colony for 82 years, from 1878 when it was ceded to Britain by the Ottoman Empire up until Independence in 1960.


When did Somalia become a modern nation?

The modern country of Somalia was created on July 1, 1960 when the British and Italian Somaliland territories merged. These territories were British and Italian colonies until they were given their independence on June 26, 1960, and 1 July, 1960.


When did the country Madagascar come into existence?

Madagascar became a country on June 26, 1960.


Is the Republic of Benin still known as Dahomey?

Not officially, although many of the cultural aspects of the country are those of the Kingdom of Dahomey, the predecessor of the French colony (1892-1960). The country was the Republic of Dahomey from autonomy in 1958, through independence in 1960, until 1975 when it became the Republic of Benin.


How long did Nigeria stay under British rule?

Nigeria was under British rule from 1914 until 1960


Was Madagascar once a French territory?

Madagascar was a French colony from 1896 until it regained its independence in 1960.


When did Cyprus become independent?

Cyprus gained independence from Turkey in 1878, when the island was transferred fromthe Ottoman Empire to the British one by treaty. However, it continued to be an occupied colony until achieving independence from Britain in 1960.


What European country owned central Africa republic?

France, until independence in 1960.


Was turkey a British colony?

NO. Turkey has consistently been an independent country, first as the Ottoman Empire and then later as the Republic of Turkey. After World War I, Britain envisioned and intended to create a small sphere of influence in southeastern Turkey, but was effectively repulsed by the Ataturk's Turkish Army in the Turkish War of Independence.However, Cyprus, which used to be an Ottoman territory and had a large Turkish minority, became a British Protectorate in 1878 and a British Colony in 1914. Cyprus became independent in 1960.


How did the British control nigeria?

The British controlled Nigeria from 1900 until 1960. They used administrative restructuring to keep control of Nigeria for the 60 years.