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No it's not. Belgium is a European country, Western Europe. While Congo is located in Africa. Congo is a former colony of Belgium though.
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In the Congo who controlled the Congo in 1950?
The Kingdom of Belgium
What European country colonized the Congo?
Belgium held the majority of Congo, which was known as Belgium Congo, then Zaire, then the Democratic Republic of Congo.France colonized the Republic of Congo.The Congo region consists of more than just these two countries; several other nations were involved as well.
Who did Democratic republic of the Congo gain its independence from?
Belgium in 1960
European country that colonized the Congo?
belgium
Who claimed the Congo?
Belgium ruled Congo between 1908 and 1960. After this date the Congo became the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on gaining independence.
Why was Belgium founded?
Belgium colonized Congo in order to get its raw materials. The Congo was also quite rich in minerals and fertile lands for cultivation.
Who or what western power dominated Belgian Congo?
BELGIUM was the Western power that dominated The BELGIAN Congo.
What country claimed rights over Congo?
Belgium
What are some African countries that were imperialized by Belgium?
The Congo
Who was the king of Belgium who went into the Congo?
He was Leopold II.
Who the king of Belgium saw the Congo as an opportunity for Belgium to acquire its first colony?
Leopold II
Who was granted control of the Congo Free State?
Leopold II of Belgium.
