Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
A map of colonialism in Africa. A legend notes countries that owned parts of Africa. Belgium is a region in central Africa. France is most of northwest Africa. Germany is 2 regions on the west coast and 1 region on the east central coast. Italy is Libya on the north coast and small sections on the east coast. Portugal is Angola on the west coast and Mozambique on the east coast. Spain is western Sahara on the northwest coast and small region on the central west coast. The United Kingdom is most of the eastern half of the continent, and Nigeria and Ghana on the west coast.
Image by Maps&Lucy

Carefully examine the map above. According to this map, which two European nations controlled most of the continent?

A. Belgium and the United Kingdom
B. Portugal and the United Kingdom
C. France and the United Kingdom
D. France and Belgium

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D