French West Africa: Map & Borders Over Time
French West Africa appears on 4 of the 39 border maps, from 1914 to 1938. Its mapped territory was largest in 1914, at roughly 6.39 million km². Chronica Maps groups it with the Franks / France lineage, shown in the same colour across periods.
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Territory of French West Africa over time
Approximate area on each border map.
| Map year | Approx. area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6.39 million km² | – |
| 1920 | 4.63 million km² | -27% |
| 1930 | 4.63 million km² | +0% |
| 1938 | 4.63 million km² | +0% |
Cities within French West Africa in 1914
Rulers (France)
| Reign | Ruler |
|---|---|
| 1870–1940 | Third Republic |
| 1940–1944 | Vichy / Free France |
| 1944–1958 | Provisional Government and Fourth Republic |