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Central Africa Congo River: hydroelectric dam at Inga Falls Burundi, Central Africa Central Africa, c. 1902
A collage featuring four colonial-era European figures in military and formal attire, a yellow map of Africa, and a vintage cartoon of imperialism in the background.
Elevations of Central Africa
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Congo River: hydroelectric dam at Inga Falls
Burundi, Central Africa
Central Africa, c. 1902
Elevations of Central Africa
A collage featuring four colonial-era European figures in military and formal attire, a yellow map of Africa, and a vintage cartoon of imperialism in the background.
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