14th parallel of north latitude. From this second point of intersection it shall follow this parallel eastward for a distance of 70 miles (112,652 metres); then proceed due south until it reaches the parallel of 13°20' north latitude, then eastward along this parallel for a distance of 250 miles (402,230 metres); then due north until it regains the 14th parallel of north latitude; then eastwards along this parallel as far as its intersection with the meridian passing 35' east of the centre of the town of Kuka, and thence this meridian southward until its intersection with the southern shore of Lake Chad. The Government of the French Republic recognizes as falling within the British sphere, the territory to the east of the Niger, comprised within the above-mentioned line, the Anglo-German frontier, and the sea. The Government of Her Britannic Majesty recognizes as falling within the French sphere the northern, eastern, and southern shores of Lake Chad, which are comprised between the point of intersec­ tion of the 14th degree of north latitude with the western shore of the lake and the point of incidence on the shore of the lake of the frontier determined by the Franco-German Convention of the 15th March, 1894. Article 5 The frontiers set forth in the present Protocol are indicated on the annexed Maps, which are marked I and 2 respectively. The two Governments undertake to appoint, within a year as regards the frontiers west of the Niger, and within two years as regards the frontier east of that river, to count in each case from the date of the exchange of ratifications of the Convention which is to be : • concluded between them for the purpose of confirming the present Protocol, Commissioners who will be charged with delimiting on the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a boundary agreement between two countries, France and the British Empire, regarding the delimitation of territories in Africa. The agreement involves the establishment of a boundary line that defines the territories within the British and French spheres of influence. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or other tangible aspects, but rather focuses on the geographical boundaries between the two countries.

**Category**
International relations, Politics