Democratic Republic of the Congo, Capital, Location, Latest News

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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

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