Democratic Republic of Congo

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

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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