democratic republic of the congo by: raymond “ray ray” patterson, alex clarke and jonathan...
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Democratic republic of the Congo
By: Raymond “Ray Ray” Patterson, Alex Clarke and
Jonathan Strickland
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Religions!
• There are 5 major religions including:• Roman catholic is 50%• Protestant is 20%• Muslim which is 10% (which is surprising) • Other which is 10%• And kimbanguiest,kimbanguiest is a
branch of Christianity founded in Belgium Congo which is 10%
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GOVERNMENT!
• In 2005, the parliament approved a new constitution, and it was adopted in February 2006.
• The president can serve two five years terms
• Local government:25diffrent cities each have a parliament
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MORE GOVERNMENT FACTS YAYY!• The president names the prime
minister • Parliament consists of a 500
member National Assembly• and a 108-member Senate too• Most everyone in the government
serves 5 years terms with the president
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ECONOMY!
• Congo has a vast potential of wealth • Its recovering from two decades decline• GDP per capita:300 U.S. dollars• Labor force:23.53 million• Agriculture:coffee, sugar, palm oil,
rubber, tea, quinine, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, bananas, root crops, corn, fruits; wood products
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MORE ECONOMY (industries)!!!
• Industries:mining (diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt, coltan, zinc), mineral processing, consumer products (including textiles, footwear, cigarettes, processed foods and beverages), cement, commercial ship repair (they have a ton of industries)
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ECONOMY FACTS!!
• Oil production:19,960 bbl/day• Electricity production:8.217 billion kWh• No natural gas production• Current account balance:-(-402 million
dollars)-:• Exports: diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt,
wood products, crude oil, coffee• Imports: food products, mining and other
machinery, transport equipment, fuels
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Arts & RECREATION!
• Jazz became popular in the 1940’s• social gatherings that feature drum
music and dancing]• Many city people spend much
leisure time in barrooms• There, they dance and listen to
Congolese jazz provided by recordings or small bands
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ARTS & Recreation Continued!
•Carved wooden statues and masks
•Music is also a major art in Congo
•The rhythm of drums dominates Congolese music.
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PEOPLES WAY OF LIFE!
• Most rural Congolese live in small villages that range in size from a few dozen to a few hundred
• They raise almost all their own food, including cassava, corn, and rice. Some rural people also catch fish.
• Few families can afford farm machinery, and most use hand tools. As a result, farm production is low, and most farm families are poor.
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Shape of Country
The Democratic Republic of Congohas an organic shape (a natural shape).
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Physical Features/ Geography/ Natural
Resources• Home to the Congo River basin• Has several natural resources including
copper, cobalt, uranium, and zinc.
• 2.86% of land is arable• Has a tropical climate• Located in central Africa
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Cities
• Kinshasa is the capital city• A few of the many urban areas include:
Boma, Kananga, and Likasi
Picture ofHillary ClintonIn Kinshasa
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The Flag
This is the current flag for the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Current Issues
·Target for human slavery trafficking·4.2 % of the population has
AIDS/HIV·Major diseases include: Malaria,
hepatitis A, and typhoid fever·The average person has a life span
of a mere 54 years