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Italian colonial empire
Italy acquired colonies in Eritrea, Somalia and Libya, and under Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1935–1936. It lost its colonies during the Second World War and formally renounced them in the peace treaty of 1947.
Key facts
| Dates | 1882 – 1947 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Africa |
| Capital | Rome |
| Religion(s) | Catholic Christianity |
Before & after
Preceded by
Ottoman Empire Ottoman Tripolitania Majeerteen Sultanate Sultanate of Hobyo Geledi Sultanate Dervish State Sultanate of Aussa
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.