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

Map of Africa in July 1962

Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda · decolonization

Africa in July 1962: Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda. Since December 1961, 4 territories changed status on this map: including Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi and 1 more.

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Map of Africa in July 1962 (decolonization): Algeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda. Colours show Independent Africa, British-ruled, Independent before 1945.
JUL 1962 · THE DECOLONIZATION OF AFRICA, 1945–1994

What changes on the map

AlgeriaFrench-ruled → Independent Africa
RwandaPortuguese, Belgian, Spanish & Italian-ruled → Independent Africa
BurundiPortuguese, Belgian, Spanish & Italian-ruled → Independent Africa
UgandaBritish-ruled → Independent Africa

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