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Which continent use to be known as the dark continent?
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.
What continent was divided by the European powers?
Africa, in the colonization frenzy known as the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914).
Which country was known as 'south -west Africa' before independence in 1990?
Namibia
Which continent was the first continent?
Ur is the first known continent and existed 3 billion years ago.
What percent of the African continent was once controlled by colonial power?
The scramble for Africa known as Race of Africa or Partition of Africa was the invasion, occupation and annexation of African territory by European Powers during the New Imperialism Period between 1881 and 1914. The Berlin Conference in 1884 which regulated European Colonization and trade in Africa, is cited as a convenient starting point. The last 59 years of the 19th century saw the transition from "informal imperialism" by military influence and economic dominance to the direct rule of colonies. Europeans still controlled only 10% of the African Continent. The other colonial powers Germany, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and Italy used varied administrative systems to facilitate control and economic exploitation.
Why was Africa also known as 'last explored continent'?
Africa was the last continent to be explored.Till the nineteenth century.
Which continent is called the black continent?
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Which continent is known as 'dark continent'?
Africa.
Is Africa the continent of the 21st century?
I am not certain what you mean by continent of the 21st century. Do you mean a power shift? Because the answer is no, Africa is not a powerful continent. The power still mostly remains within the Western World. Although Asia is getting more powerful. Or perhaps you mean the finding of Africa? Africa has been around since the beginning of man and is the cradle of human civilization. It was perhaps the first continent known to man.
Who found Africa?
Africa was not "found," as it has been inhabited for thousands of years by various indigenous peoples. The continent was known to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. The boundaries of Africa were mostly defined by colonial powers during the 19th century.
Africa is know as the continent?
It was known as the Dark Continent in the past.
Which continen is known as the dark continent?
Africa is often referred to as the "Dark Continent" due to its relatively lesser-known history and cultures compared to other continents during the era of European colonization. This term carries a colonial connotation and is not reflective of the richness and diversity of African cultures and societies.
Which continent use to be known as the dark continent?
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.
Why is Australia known as the dark continent?
Australia is not known as the "Dark Continent", that would be Africa.
What continent is the hottest all year long?
The continent known as AFRICA.
Which continent is siereea Leone in?
Sierra Leone is located on the continent known as Africa.
What is the continent of Cario?
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is located in Africa.
