Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia
WEBThe Democratic Republic of the Congo, [b] also known as the DR Congo, the DRC, or Congo-Kinshasa, is a country in Central Africa. By land area the Congo is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), country located in central Africa. Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBSep 6, 2024 · The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, …
WEB3 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, Conflict: The country that began as a king’s private domain (the Congo Free State), evolved into a colony (the Belgian Congo), became independent in 1960 (as the Republic of the Congo), and later underwent several name changes (to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, …
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global Conflict Tracker
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Learn about sources of continued violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how the United Nations, African Union, and neighboring countries are struggling to curtail it.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Central Africa, Conflict, Resources: Following Mobutu’s departure, Kabila assumed the presidency and restored the country’s previous name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
DR Congo country profile - BBC News
WEBJan 2, 2024 · DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: FACTS. Capital: Kinshasa. Area: 2,345,409 sq km. Population: 108.4 million. Languages: French, Kituba, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba. Life expectancy: 59 years...
Democratic Republic of Congo Overview: Development news, …
WEBApr 8, 2024 · The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), about the size of Western Europe, is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DRC is endowed with exceptional natural resources, including minerals such as cobalt and copper, hydropower potential, significant arable land, immense biodiversity, and the world’s second-largest …
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBDec 20, 2021 · KABILA renamed the country the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but in August 1998 his regime was itself challenged by a second insurrection again backed by Rwanda and Uganda. Troops from Angola, Chad, Namibia, Sudan, and Zimbabwe intervened to support KABILA's regime.