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Democratic rep of the Congo is a strange country. it has had 5 known names, Congo free state, Belgian Congo, Republic of the Congo, Zaire, and now as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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What countries border Zaire?
Zaire borders nine countries History Lesson first, Zaire was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997. The Democratic Republic of the Congo borders the Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Brundi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo, and is separated from Tanzania by Lake Tanganyika.
How many countries named Congo are there?
There is one country in Africa called Congo, and there is one called the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Where is Congo?
The Belgian Congo was what the Congo was called before they gained independence. Basically, King Leopold from Belgium declared the Congo his own property (not Belgium's) and many from his kingdom went there to "civilize" the natives. After a few years, it was referred to as the Belgian Congo.
How has transportation affected the economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
There is not many ways to transport there goods and minerals so they lose a lot of money because they can not export things for money! VOTE this the best answer!!
When was Democratic Republic of Congo invaded by the Belgians?
King Leopald II didn't have any colonies, and decided he'd take over the Congo.Yeah new person-Well not only did he not own any colonies but back in the 1800's the Congo was very resourceful. They had rubber, ivory, tin, cooper and many natural resources. King Leopold took over around 1882 when a treaty was signed that gave the right for him to take over.
How many doctors are in democratic republic Congo?
3
Who are all the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
There have been many Presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the years. The current President is Joseph Kabila.
How many countries in Africa have the Equator running through them?
Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia
What countries border Zaire?
Zaire borders nine countries History Lesson first, Zaire was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997. The Democratic Republic of the Congo borders the Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Brundi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo, and is separated from Tanzania by Lake Tanganyika.
How many countries named Congo are there?
There is one country in Africa called Congo, and there is one called the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
For how many years is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo elected?
5 years.
Which natural resource desired by many comes from Congo the democratic republic?
diamond
How many countries speak Lingala?
Lingala is spoken in four countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and Angola.
What natural resource desired by many comes from the Congo the democratic republic?
i really dont know
How many countries are in central Africa?
There are 10 countries in Central Africa Angola Chad Central African Republic Cameroon Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon Malawi Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Zambia
Where is Congo?
The Belgian Congo was what the Congo was called before they gained independence. Basically, King Leopold from Belgium declared the Congo his own property (not Belgium's) and many from his kingdom went there to "civilize" the natives. After a few years, it was referred to as the Belgian Congo.
Where does the Zaire River flow through?
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda<Not all this! It goes west i think
