The European nations divided Africa into colonies based on artificial regions, ignoring the ethnic and tribal divisions that had existed. This caused conflicts between native populations, as well as with their colonial governments.
The countries that were involved in the slave trade were: Europe and western Africa :D Europe and "West" Africa are Continents.
Countries involved in the middle passage were America and Africa.
South Africa, which is in Africa :)
The poorest countries in the world list includes some countries from Africa. The continent has its own top 10 list of poor countries too and the second on the list is Liberia.
Africa, in the colonization frenzy known as the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914).
Africa, with 54 countries.
Africa, with 54 countries.
Yes, Africa is divided into 54 recognized countries, which are often referred to as states. These countries have their own governments, borders, and sovereignty.
Africa is divided up into the most countries with 55.
Africa is a continent and it broken up to many countries:D
continents. North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, India, Africa
At present there are 54 independent countries in (or on the continent) of Africa.
The country was Africa :)
not really technically only south Africa is divided from the rest of Africa as it is a country on its own. North , East and West Africa is many little countries all together. That is correct. West East, Central, and Northern African.
Because a lot of the countries were created by the colonial powers that came to Africa, and this is how they divided some of the areas of Africa.
Artificial political unity was attempted - Apex
Africa was divided up by the European colonial powers, with little concern for ethnic divisions or African tribal traditions.