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Good job, Britain! A major contribution to the nations of the world! (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Man German colonialism failed so hard it doesn't even make the list

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago

Namibia and Tanzania turned out alright. They were something of money sinks, and despite the genocides performed by the Germans, they never really figured out how to turn a profit from their colonies. A bit late to the game, one suspects.