The Democratic Republic of the Congo

By FaithMamont Elem.The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Where is the D.R.C?

The D.R.C. is highlighted in red.The D.R.C. is bordered by Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Central African Republic, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan, and the Congo.The D.R.C. is located in the Central African region.www.shareit.yghfl.net2The D.R.C.Capital: KinshasaArea: 905,063 square milesTerrain: rainforests, plateaus, mountains, savannas, and grasslandsClimate: Equatorial (tropical - hot and humid - cool and dry)

Above: Kinshasa, the D.R.Cs capital. Major CitiesKinsasha (capital) GbadoliteBumbaKisanganiMbandakaGomaBukavu Kindu Illebo Kikwit Kananga MatadiBoma

Banana Tshikipa Mbuji-Mayi Kalemie Kolwezi Likasi Lubumbashi

D.R.C.s GovernmentD.R.C. has a republic govt., hence the name Democratic Republic of Congo.D.R.C.s govt. is run by a President and has the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

At left: The D.R.C.s president, Joseph Kabila.www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htm5D.R.C.s PeopleNationality: CongolesePopulation of D.R.C.: 71,712,867 (as of 2011).Almost 250 different ethnic groups.People in the D.R.C. speak French, Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo, and Tshiluba.

www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htm6Landscapes of the D.R.C.

At left: The Congo RiverAt right: The Ruwenzori MountainsBibliographywww.articles.cnn.com www.cia.govwww.shareit.yghfl.netwww.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htmwww.travel.nationalgeographic.comwww.wikipedia.comwww.wildlifeextra.com