Question

Why some african countries have straight borders.

Answer 1

Some African countries have straight border because they were divided by European countries in 1884 during Berlin Conference.
This was essentially the 'preparation' part of a game of monopoly where a map of Africa was used as a board.

Answer 2

African countries have straight borders for several reasons.

Explanation:

• Generally, states often divided by rivers, large lakes, and mountain ranges ( natural barriers).
• In the case of Africa, some of its countries' borders have straight-line because they colonized by European powers.
• Most of these colonies obtained independence during the 1900s.
• European powers divided up regions between themselves and drew borders dividing mainly to avoid a dispute with other powers.

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Names of the African countries

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