The main import of Belgium from the Congo during the colonial period was rubber, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The extraction of rubber was often achieved through exploitative and brutal practices, leading to significant suffering among the Congolese population. In addition to rubber, Belgium also imported minerals such as copper, diamonds, and gold from the Congo, which contributed to its economic growth during that era.
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.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
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they import gold tin cobalt and salt
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.
Canada imports chocolate from belgium
Belgium in 1960
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Belgium ruled Congo between 1908 and 1960. After this date the Congo became the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on gaining independence.
Belgium colonized Congo in order to get its raw materials. The Congo was also quite rich in minerals and fertile lands for cultivation.
BELGIUM was the Western power that dominated The BELGIAN Congo.