Belgian imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries focused on:

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Belgian imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries primarily focused on Congo. King Leopold II of Belgium claimed Congo as his personal property in 1885 and used forced labor and brutal tactics to extract resources such as rubber and ivory. The exploitation of Congo resulted in countless deaths and has been described as one of the most brutal examples of colonialism in history. While Belgium did have colonies in other parts of Africa, such as Rwanda and Burundi, their main focus was on Congo.

Belgian Imperialism in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries