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Mother country is what England was called during the Colonial period in America. This was when America had not yet gained it independence and America was known as the "New World" while England was known as the "Old World" or the "Mother Country." This was because England was kind of like a "Mother" to the United States because of the fact that they still had power over the U.S.
Africa used to be known as the Dark Continent. This is because nothing was known about the interior of Africa up until about the mid 1800s. So to the outside world, interior Africa was known as dark and mysterious.
The country that was formerly known as "Chosen" is South Korea. The name "Chosen" is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of "Joseon," a historical Korean dynasty. This term was used during the period of Japanese rule over Korea from 1910 to 1945. After Korea gained independence, it became officially known as the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
Namibia
Basutoland is the former name of the landlocked country known today as Lesotho. Located in Southern Africa, it is entirely surrounded by South Africa. The name Basutoland was used during the British colonial period before it gained independence in 1966 and was renamed Lesotho. The country is known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.
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Djibouti gained its independence from France on June 27, 1977. This marks over 46 years of independence as of 2023. The country had previously been known as French Somaliland before its transition to independence. Since then, Djibouti has established itself as a sovereign nation in the Horn of Africa.
The former Basutoland is now known as Lesotho. It is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa. Lesotho gained independence from British colonial rule in 1966 and is known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.
After World War I, it was put under the control of South Africa and called South-West Africa. After gaining their independence in 1990, the country was renamed Namibia.
No country was known as British East Africa.
Before the country was renamed to Namibia, it was known as South West Africa. So the original spelling is Namibia/ South West Africa.
Ghana won its independence in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence from colonial rule. Led by Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's liberation marked a significant milestone in the African decolonization movement. The country was formerly a British colony known as the Gold Coast. Ghana's independence inspired other nations in Africa to pursue their own freedom.
The country, its in Africa.
Mango's are known to grow in Eastern Africa.
There is no country called East Africa, but there is a region known as East Africa.