write up about DRC

1. The Democratic Republic
of the Congo (DRC)
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2. Introduction
• Coat of arms Flag
• DRC is the second largest country in Africa
• Equator passes through northern part of the
country
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3. Location
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* Located in central Africa
The DRC is bordered by 9 countries:
Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic,
the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South
Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia

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5. Aerial view of the Congo River near
Kisangani,
River known as Highway of Central Africa
The country lies in centre of the river basin
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Land

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Towards north east lies
Ruwenzori mountains.
Mount Margherita is the
highest peak
Four major lakes are Albert,
Edward, Kivu and Tanganyika

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Climate
Equatorial: hot and humid in equatorial river
basin;
cooler and drier in southern highlands;
cooler and wetter in eastern highlands;
north of Equator - wet season (April to
October), dry season (December to February);
south of Equator - wet season (November to
March), dry season (April to October)

8. Vegetation
There are approximately 10, 000 species
of tropical plants.
Trees are tall and form canopy at the
top.
Evergreen forests.
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9. Wildlife
Rich in wildlife. Mountain gorilla, bonobo,
chimpanzee, elephant, okapi, white rhino, forest
elephant, pangolin.
DRC is the only country in the world that is home to
three major species of great ape — gorilla,
chimpanzee, and bonobo.17-Jan-21
Mountain Gorilla Okapi

10. Economic resources
Farming main occupation
Cash crops like cocoa, coffee, tobacco cotton
and rubber
Country rich in minerals: Gold, Cobalt and
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Cobalt mineral

11. Life of People
Most people live in scattered villages.
Cassava Root crop is the staple food.
Fish is also important part of their diet.
Bantu people constitute the majority of population.
Pygmies are the original inhabitants17-Jan-21

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Transport and cities
Country has poor land transport system.
Only some parts of the country have roads
and railways.
Water transport is the chief means of travel.
The country has more than 200 airports.
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city.
Other big cities are Lubumbashi, Kanaga,
Kisangani and Kikwit.

13. Thank you
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