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Which European nation controlled most of western Africa?

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Between 1885 and 1914, Britain took nearly 30% of Africa's population under its control; 15% for France, 11% for Portugal, 9% for Germany, 7% for Belgium and 1% for Italy. Nigeria alone contributed 15 million subjects, more than in the whole of French West Africa or the entire German colonial empire.
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Answer:

France

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France took control of most parts of West Africa. Colonial rule was the result of competition among European countries for control of African resources.

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