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British West Africa — was the collective name for British colonies in West Africa during the colonial period, either in the general geographical sense or more specifically those comprised in a formal colonial administrative entity. The United Kingdom colonised varying … Wikipedia
British West Africa — a former comprehensive term for The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Cameroon. * * * ▪ historical states, Africa assortment of widely separated territories in western Africa that were administered by Great Britain (British… … Universalium
Bank of British West Africa — was a British Overseas bank that was important in introducing modern banking into the countries that emerged from the UK s West African colonies. In 1957 it changed its name to Bank of West Africa.History*1891 Elder Dempster shipping magnate… … Wikipedia
National Congress of British West Africa — The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA), founded in 1920, was the earliest nationalist organization in West Africa, and one of the earliest formal organizations working toward African emancipation.[1] It was largely composed of an… … Wikipedia
West Africa — [ right|thumb|350px legend|#00ff00|Maghreb] West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries distributed over an area of… … Wikipedia
British West African pound — The pound was the currency of British West Africa, a group of British colonies, protectorates and mandate territories. It was equal to the pound sterling and was similarly subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence. The currency is obsolete.… … Wikipedia
West Africa — noun an area of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea • Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region • Part Holonyms: ↑Africa • Part Meronyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
British South Africa Company — Company logo and flag Former type Public … Wikipedia
West Africa Squadron — The West Africa Squadron, established in 1808 after the passing of the Slave Trade Act in 1807, was a unit of the Royal Navy that was involved in the suppression of the slave trade in West Africa.cite web | title = Chasing Freedom Information… … Wikipedia
West Africa Campaign (World War II) — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=West Africa Campaign partof=African Campaigns, World War II caption= date=July 10 ndash; November 12, 1940 place=French West Africa, French Equatorial Africa result=• Vichy victory in French West Africa • Allied … Wikipedia
