Republic of Congo

Omarsito

Mrs. Gaspari

English 10

The Republic of Congo

History of the Congo

• In precolonial times, the region now called the Republic of Congo was dominated by three kingdoms: Kongo the Loango and Tio.

• After the Portuguese located the Congo River in 1482, commerce was carried on with the tribes, especially the slave trade.

Congolese Culture• People who live in Congo tend to speak French • The Congo is known for its rare bonobos and mountain

gorillas and is a country with amazing beauty

• Sadly, it is also known for a corrupt government and an

ongoing civil war over minerals. 

The Crisis in the Congo

• There have been a number of complex reasons, including conflicts over basic resources such as water, access and control over rich minerals and other resources as well

The Crisis in the Congo

• Some 5.4 million people have died• It has been the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II• Although 19% of the population, children account for 47% of

the deaths• Although many have returned home as violence has slightly

decreased, there are still some 1.5 million internally displaced or refugees

• Some 45,000 continue to die each month

Works Cited

• http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Republic-of-Congo.html#b

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo