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== German Colonization and United Nations (1884-1990) == | ==German Colonization and United Nations (1884-1990)== | ||
In 1884, Namibia, except for the city of Walvis Bay, became a German colony. After World War I, Namibia, as part of South Africa, became part of the League of Nations mandate. In 1945, the League of | In 1884, Namibia, except for the city of Walvis Bay, became a German colony. After World War I, Namibia, as part of South Africa, became part of the League of Nations mandate. In 1945, the League of Nations became the United Nations and mandates were transferred to a trusteeship system. Namibia officially became an independent country in 1990.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Namibia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia#German_rule, accessed 31 July 2019.</ref> | ||
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== British Colonization and South West Africa (1884-) == | ==British Colonization and South West Africa (1884-1994)== | ||
In 1884, the city of Walvis Bay was annexed by the British Cape Colony, while the surrounding country became a German colony. During World War I, Walvis Bay was occupied briefly by Germany, before being placed under martial law by South West Africa when the Germans were driven out. In 1977, control of Walvis Bay was transferred from South Africa to the Cape Providence, making it an exclave. In 1994, Walvis Bay sovereignty was transferred to Namibia.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Walvis Bay," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walvis_Bay, accessed 31 July 2019.</ref> | In 1884, the city of Walvis Bay was annexed by the British Cape Colony, while the surrounding country became a German colony. During World War I, Walvis Bay was occupied briefly by Germany, before being placed under martial law by South West Africa when the Germans were driven out. In 1977, control of Walvis Bay was transferred from South Africa to the Cape Providence, making it an exclave. In 1994, Walvis Bay sovereignty was transferred to Namibia.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Walvis Bay," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walvis_Bay, accessed 31 July 2019.</ref> | ||
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German Colonization and United Nations (1884-1990)[edit | edit source]
In 1884, Namibia, except for the city of Walvis Bay, became a German colony. After World War I, Namibia, as part of South Africa, became part of the League of Nations mandate. In 1945, the League of Nations became the United Nations and mandates were transferred to a trusteeship system. Namibia officially became an independent country in 1990.[1]
| Record collection | Years covered | Record type | Language | Who is in the records |
British Colonization and South West Africa (1884-1994)[edit | edit source]
In 1884, the city of Walvis Bay was annexed by the British Cape Colony, while the surrounding country became a German colony. During World War I, Walvis Bay was occupied briefly by Germany, before being placed under martial law by South West Africa when the Germans were driven out. In 1977, control of Walvis Bay was transferred from South Africa to the Cape Providence, making it an exclave. In 1994, Walvis Bay sovereignty was transferred to Namibia.[2]
| Record collection | Years covered | Record type | Language | Who is in the records |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Namibia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia#German_rule, accessed 31 July 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Walvis Bay," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walvis_Bay, accessed 31 July 2019.