The Environmental Effects
Mining took place in all three countries that the German East African Company occupied. “From 13,000 to 16,000 were engaged in railway construction, and 3000 were in mining.” This would imply that the German company was exploiting the natural resources of these countries. They were exporting different types of goods such as coffee, rubber and many other things to Europe. In addition, they were building roads and railways by cutting down trees to connect the three countries where their company was operating.
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