Insight into Africa – Part 4

Introduction

In this issue, we’re going to use various maps of Africa to illustrate the continent. We believe a picture is worth a thousand words, and there is no better way to describe Africa than by using maps to give you more information.

Occupation by European powers from 1880-1914

 Both the British and the French occupied most of the states during this time. The rest of the European powers were also present in other African states. In total there were seven European nations in Africa.