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West Africa was largely colonized by the French. Because of this, it was known as French West Africa. The countries of Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and others were all colonized by the French, and did not gain their independence until the last half of the 20th century,

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it was colonized in 1842 and Franklin Joseph Anderson colonized it.

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France colonized all of west Africa.

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What European nation colonized most of west Africa?

Most of West Africa was colonized by France.


What European nation colonized most of Africa?

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What continent is most heavily colonized?

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When was west Africa colonized?

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What country in West Africa was not controlled by Europe?

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How much of Africa was colonized by 1900?

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