Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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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 River 
• 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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