Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through the country. Read more about Democratic Republic of the Congo, Capital, Location, Latest News

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Democratic Republic of the Congo Latest News

Recently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo government and the rebel group M23 signed a declaration of principles which was mediated by Qatar.

About Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • 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.
  • The country also has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.
  • High Point: The highest point in the Republic of the Congo is Mount Nabemba.
  • Major River: Congo RiverĀ 
  • Important plateau region: Katanga. The plateaus are mostly covered in savanna grasslands, with patches of forests in the valleys and lower areas.
  • 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, and it has large forest reserves and significant hydroelectric potential.
  • Capital city: Kinshasa

Source: TOI

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