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The Decolonization of Africa, 1945–1994 · THE MAP IN

Map of Africa in 1945

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Africa in 1945: The colonial map. The map shows who held what: French-ruled, British-ruled, Portuguese, Belgian, Spanish & Italian-ruled.

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Map of Africa in 1945 (decolonization): The colonial map. Colours show French-ruled, British-ruled, Portuguese, Belgian, Spanish & Italian-ruled.
1945 · THE DECOLONIZATION OF AFRICA, 1945–1994

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CH 1 — Colonial Africa after World War II

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