Democratic Republic of Congo Latest News
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to create a new paramilitary unit to protect critical minerals mining sites and transport routes.
About Democratic Republic of Congo
- Location: It is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through the country.
- Bordering countries: Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia.
- Maritime Border: It has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.
- Capital City: Kinshasa
Geographical Features of Democratic Republic of Congo
- Climate: It has an equatorial climate.
- High Point: The highest point in the Republic of the Congo is Mount Nabemba.
- Plateau region: Katanga. The plateaus are mostly covered in savanna grasslands, with patches of forests in the valleys and lower areas.
- Major River: Congo River
- Lakes: It has famous lakes like Lake Tanganyika, Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Kivu
- Volcanoes: Mount Nyiragongo which is an active volcano located in Virunga Mountains.
- Natural Resources: The DRC is rich in natural resources such as industrial diamonds, cobalt, and copper etc.
Source: DTE
Last updated on June, 2026
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