Dem rep congo
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The document provides an overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including that it gained independence from Belgium in 1960, experienced two Congo wars in the late 1990s, and has a population of over 71 million people spread across its diverse ethnic groups and 10 provinces. The country struggles with development challenges following years of conflict but maintains cultural traditions amidst a majority French-speaking population.
Dem rep congo
- 1. Democratic Republic of the Congo by Lara Turner
- 2. What went on in 1998? Second Congo War began African world war (nine nations) Laurent-Desire Kabila president
- 3. Country Map Located in Central Africa Land 2,267,048 sq. km Water 77,810 sq. km Coastline 37 sq. km Northeast Angola Angola
- 4. Geography and Climate Second largest country in Central Africa Total 2,344,858 sq. km Climate: tropical, hot and humid in equator area Cool and dry in southern highlands Cool and wet in eastern highlands
- 5. History Gained independence in 1960 from the Belgian colony 1965 Col. Joseph Mobutu became president for 32 years Fighting Rwanda and Burundi in 1994 led to topple of Mobutu in 1997 Laurent Kabila took power in 1997 and renamed DRC
- 6. Flag History Blue: represents peace and hope Red: blood from martyrs Yellow: countrys wealth and prosperity Star: unity and future
- 7. Government and Economics Republic Capital: Kinshasa 10 provinces 71, 721, 867 population Joseph Kabila president
- 8. Culture Nationality Congolese Reflects diversity of many other ethnic groups From late 19th century traditional ways of living change due to struggle for independence and First and Second Congo Wars Customs and cultures kept much of their individuality
- 9. Education In 2002 65% children Schools in Kinshasa: received education American School of 6-year civil war 5.2 million Kinshasa children do not get educated Institut de NDjili 2002 19,000 primary Lycee Sainte Germaine, schools serving 16,000 NDjili 8,000 secondary schools serving 110,000
- 10. Life in Congo Today French official language Ethnic groups: majority Bantu Four largest tribes: Mongo, Luba, Kongo, and Mangbetu-Azande
- 11. Life in Congo Today Religions 20% Roman Catholic Kimbanguist 10% Muslim 50% Protestant 10%