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Germanhy claimed the samoan islands. Karl peters was the onbe who claimed theese lands for the merchants.
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Belgium took over the congo basin in Africa. It was claimed by king Leopold. He claimed it because he felt his country lacked power.
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Russia took claim of what is now the country of Djibouti in Africa. The person who claimed the land was Achinov. Russia claimed it because they needed a safe harbour.
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Italy claimed what is now the country of Libya. It served as a place for a combat unit.