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The second French colonial empire began with the conquest of Algeria in 1830 and expanded across North and West Africa, Madagascar and Indochina. Decolonisation followed the Second World War, including the Algerian War of 1954–1962.
Key facts
| Dates | 1830 – 1980 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Americas |
| Capital | Paris |
| Religion(s) | Catholic Christianity, Secularism (laïcité) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 11.5 million km² (c. 1920 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
First French colonial empire Kingdom of Dahomey Regency of Algiers Ottoman Tunisia Imamate of Futa Jallon Imamate of Futa Toro Toucouleur Empire Wassoulou Empire Wadai Sultanate Kingdom of Imerina (Madagascar) Kingdom of Tahiti Kingdom of Champasak Kingdom of Luang Prabang Kingdom of Cambodia (post-Angkor) Waalo Kingdom of Cayor Sultanate of Bagirmi Arab Kingdom of Syria Emirate of Abdelkader
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.