DemocraticRepublicofCongo

The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

__ Economy __ The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a very poor country. With only 300 dollars a year you can’t do much with your money. Most people are barely getting along with very little food. __ Government __ The Government of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo is very un-stable and barely has control over the country. As an example the country has been at war for the past 10 years also, their countries President was assassinated in January 18 2001. Joseph Kabila has been trying to restore peace but has not seen any success. __ Military __ __ Geography __
 * GDP Per Capita: $300
 * Currency: Congolese Franc
 * Type of Government: Republic
 * Country’s leader: Joseph Kabila
 * Capital: Kinshasa
 * National Symbol: Leopard
 * People Fit For The Military: Males: 10,168,258 Female: 10,331,693
 * Air Force Personnel: 1,200
 * Army Personnel: 8,000
 * Navy Personnel: 800
 * vast central basin is a low line plateau

__ Education __
 * The education system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is governed by three government ministries: the Ministère de l’Enseignement Primaire, Secondaire et Professionnel (MEPSP), the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire (MESU) and the Ministère des Affaires Sociales (MAS)

__ Relations With The U.S. __


 * Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Congo were broken off during the most radical Congolese-Marxist period, 1965-77. The U.S. embassy was reopened in 1977 with the restoration of relations, which remained distant until the end of the socialist era. The late 1980s were marked by a progressive warming of Congolese relations with Western countries, including the United States. Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso made a state visit to Washington in 1988, where he was received by President Bush.

__ Major Languages __
 * French, Lingala, Kinigwan, Kilongo, Tshiluba are the majority languages spoken in the Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Questions? Is the relationsdhip with the U.S. good or bad? What is the Capital? Who is their President? What is their GDP Per Capita and why do you think it is so low? What is their currency? What type of Government do they have? How many people are in the army? What is the national symbol? Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo poor? If so why or why not?