Mungo Park (explorer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mungo Park (explorer) born?September 10, 1771
2. Where was Mungo Park (explorer) born?Foulshiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
3. How big is Mungo Park (explorer)?Niger River basin, West Africa
4. When did Mungo Park (explorer) die?Circa 1806
5. What is the key publication?Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa (1799)
6. What is the circumstances of death?Killed during his second expedition on the Niger River

African Association: A British organization founded in 1788 to promote exploration and commerce in Africa.
Niger River: The principal river of West Africa, flowing in a crescent through Mali, Niger, and Nigeria before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Geographical Exploration: The systematic investigation of unknown or poorly understood regions of the Earth's surface.
Colonial Ambitions: The desire and plans of powerful nations to establish control over other territories and peoples.