I think what is meant here is the fact that the borders of African countries are unusually straight and do not follow natural landscapes (see the borders between Namibia and Botswana) - this is a legacy of how the land was shared by the colonial powers.
<u>The new Amsterdam a strong colony:</u>
A good sea port enhances the whole economy in many different ways which eventually made New Amsterdam such a strong colony in the early years.
New Amsterdam which was established by Dutch colonisers is now named as New York City. This town was founded on the Manhattan Island as an optimal permanent settlement by the Dutch West India Company and was located on the Hudson River.
With the town situated on the banks of Hudson River and being an island it gained a powerful status with its port. The New Amsterdam was blessed with a good sea port to take care of the operations that were going on nearby without any fear of getting noticed.
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3) groceries
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