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What was the democratic republic of the Congo previously named?
The D.R.C. the Democratic Republic of Congo - you answered your own question. In french it is called 'République démocratique du Congo' and is commonly referred to as Drcongo, Congo-Kinshasa, or just DRC.History of names associated:-Prior to 1877 -I'm not sure-The African Congo Free State (1877-1908)-Belgian Congo (1908-1960)-République du Congo (1960) (Republic of Congo or Republic of the Congo)-Zaire (1971-1997) (Republic of Zaire, République du Zaïre)-Democratic Republic of Congo (starting from around between 27 October 1971 and 17 May 1997)
When was Ashley River Railroad created?
Ashley River Railroad was created in 1877.
When was Eel River Railroad created?
Eel River Railroad was created in 1877.
When did the french take over Congo?
It is important to note that French Congo is Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of Congo). Belgian Congo is Congo-Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), which is significantly larger. The French conquered Congo-Brazzaville in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke.
British explorer who found the source of the Congo River and negotiated treaties for mineral rights?
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1914) was a Welsh journalist and African explorer, famous for finding the lost David Livingstone in 1871. From 1874 to 1877, he explored the Congo River, sponsored in part by king Leopold II of Belgium.
When did Congo get their independence?
Congo, sometimes spelt Kongo, is a river in Africa which flows through several countries and has it's mouth emptying into The Atlantic Ocean on the West coast of Africa.There are currently two countries named after the river:The Democratic Republic of the CongoHuman habitation here can be traced back to Neolithic times and the first European settlers appeared around 1870. From 1877 the country was a colony of Belgium - in fact a personal posession of King Leopold II - and was called The African Congo Free State until 1908 when international pressure led to it becoming a colony of Belgium rather than a possession of the king. This pressure arose from the appalling exploitation of the native population.In 1960, the country became independent of Belgium and was known as The Republic of CongoFrom 1971 until 1997, the country was known as Zaire, and then became The Democratic Republic of the Congo.The Republic of CongoThe area north of the Congo River had been reached by Portuguese explorers in the 1480s, but it was not until 1880 that it was formally colonised by France as French Congo and later Middle Congo.In August 1960 it was granted independence from France as The Republic of Congo.
What is 1923-1877?
1923 - 1877 = 46
What century is 1877?
1877 is in the 19th century.
What is 1877 times 200?
1877 x 200 = 375400
What body of water is the eastern border of Iowa?
Loess Hills
What wanamaker was opened in philly in 1877?
No wanamaker was opened in philly in 1877
When was Romania born?
The independent Romania is from 1877.
