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Democratic Republic of Congo

May 18, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to create a new paramilitary unit to protect critical minerals mining sites and transport routes.

About Democratic Republic of Congo:

  • Location: It is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through the country.
  • Bordering countries: Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia.
  • Maritime Border: It has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.
  • Capital City: Kinshasa
  • Geographical Features of Democratic Republic of Congo:
    • Climate: It has an equatorial climate.
    • High Point: The highest point in the Republic of the Congo is Mount Nabemba.
    • Plateau region: The plateaus are mostly covered in savanna grasslands, with patches of forests in the valleys and lower areas.
    • Major River: Congo River 
    • Lakes: It has famous lakes like Lake Tanganyika, Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Kivu
    • Volcano: Mount Nyiragongo which is an active volcano located in Virunga Mountains.
    • Natural Resources: The DRC is rich in natural resources such as industrial diamonds, cobalt, and copper etc.

 

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