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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)
What else can I help you with?
Brazzeville is the capitol of what?
Congo in Africa; not be confused with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which has a capital named Kinshasa.)
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.
What was the former names of kinshasa and kisangani in the democratic republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was formerly known as Léopoldville, named after King Leopold II of Belgium. Kisangani, another major city in the country, was previously called Stanleyville, named after the explorer Henry Morton Stanley. Both names reflected the colonial history of the region before gaining independence.
Why is the virus called Ebola?
It's named after a river in Africa. The disease was first identified in the Ebola River valley.
What is the difference between the Congo Democratic Republic and the Congo Republic?
The Democratic Republic of Congo was a private colony until 1908. It belonged to a Belgian King named Leopold II In 1908 Belgian the parliament took over and it became a belgian colony. It gained independence in 1960 It changed its name to Zaire because the new president (Mobutu, who became a dictator) wanted to decolonise the country and make people proud of their heritage. it changed it name to Democratic Republic of Congo i think in the 1990s when Mobutu was overthrown. The Republic of Congo was the colony west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by France. It gained independence in 1960.
How did China get its name People's Republic of China?
Well, because previously, China is named the Republic of China. To more closely associate themselves with the peasantry and the people, the Chinese leadership after pushing the KuominTang to Taiwan, named it the People's Republic of China to show that they are supported and run by the people. The term "People's Republic" was commonly used by communist leaders during the 1940s and 1950s; e.g. the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, the People's Republic of the Congo, etc.
In West Africa and west central Africa two countries have almost the same name they were named after a river What are the countries and the river?
The countries are Niger and Nigeria, both named for the Niger River. Farther south, there are the confusing names Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo (both on the Congo River). There are also Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River.
Why was the democratic republic of Congo annexed?
Because a great dictator named Gregoire wanted to destroy all his opposers so he took it over... The End :-)
Two countries that have the same name?
No two countries have the same name. Some names are similar, however. For example, there is the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China, which are referred to as China and Taiwan respectfully. There is also the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as Sudan and South Sudan.
Were did Ebola virus get its name?
The virus is named after the Ebola River Valley in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is near the site of the first recognized outbreak in 1976 (at a mission hospital run by Flemish nuns).
What was the original name of the Congo?
The original name of the Congo was the "Kingdom of Kongo," which existed from the late 14th century until the 19th century. It was a powerful central African state located in what is now northern Angola and the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name "Congo" derives from the Congo River, which was named after the kingdom. Over time, the region became known as the Congo Free State and later as the Belgian Congo during colonial rule.
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.
