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From 1885 to 1908, a corporate state of 2,344,000 km² (905,000 square miles), privately controlled by Leopold II........

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From 1885 to 1908, a corporate state of 2,344,000 km² (905,000 square miles), privately controlled by Leopold II, King of the Belgians, became infamous for mistreatment of the local peoples and exploitation of natural resources. What was this area known as?

posted Dec 22, 2021 by Maninder Bath

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Congo Free State
From 1908, when it was annexed by Belgium, this area was known as The Belgian Congo.

answer Dec 23, 2021 by Anuradha Tabyal
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