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| The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in central Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is bordered by the Central African Republic and South Sudan to the north, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania to the east, Zambia and Angola to the south, and the Republic of the Congo to the west. |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Bordering Countries:
Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, ZambiaRegional Maps:
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Satellite Image
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Explore Democratic Republic of the Congo Using Google Earth:
Google Earth is a free program from Google that allows you to explore satellite images showing the cities and landscapes of Democratic Republic of the Congo and all of Africa in fantastic detail. It works on your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone. The images in many areas are detailed enough that you can see houses, vehicles and even people on a city street. Google Earth is free and easy-to-use.
Democratic Republic of the Congo on a World Wall Map:
Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our Blue Ocean Laminated Map of the World. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. This is a great map for students, schools, offices and anywhere that a nice map of the world is needed for education, display or decor.
Democratic Republic of the Congo On a Large Wall Map of Africa:
If you are interested in Democratic Republic of the Congo and the geography of Africa our large laminated map of Africa might be just what you need. It is a large political map of Africa that also shows many of the continent's physical features in color or shaded relief. Major lakes, rivers,cities, roads, country boundaries, coastlines and surrounding islands are all shown on the map.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Cities:
Basankusu, Bemena, Boende, Bolobo, Boma, Bukavu, Bunie, Buta, Cuilo, Dilolo, Fort Portal, Goma, Isiro, Kalemie, Kamina, Kananga, Kenge, Kikwit, Kindu, Kinshasa (Leopoldville), Kisangani (Stanleyville), Kolwezi, Kutu, Likasi, Lisala, Lubumbashi, Lucbo, Lusanga, Madimba, Matadi, Mbandaka (Coquilhatville), Mbanza Nguingu, Mbuji-Mayi (Bakwanga), Mufulira, Mushie, Ndola, Pweto, Tshela, Tshikapa, Uvira and Yumbi.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Locations:
Aruwimi River, Atlantic Ocean, Busira River, Congo River, Fimi River, Giri River, Ikelemba River, Ituri River, Kasai River, Kwango River, Kwilu River, Lac Albert, Lac de Retenue, Lac Edward, Lac Kivu, Lac Mai-Ndombe, Lac Ntomba, Lac Upemba, Lake Mweru, Lake Tanganyika, Lufira River, Lulonga River, Luvua River, Ruki River, Tshuapa River, Ubangi River and Uele River.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Natural Resources:
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a number of metallic resources, which include cobalt, copper, manganese, tin, niobium, tantalum, zinc, gold and silver. Fuels for the country include petroleum, uranium, coal, hydropower and timber. In addition to these are industrial and gem diamonds.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Natural Hazards:
There are different types of natural hazards in Democratic Republic of the Congo, depending on location. These include: periodic droughts in south; seasonal flooding of the Congo River; active volcanism in the east, the Great Rift Valley.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Environmental Issues:
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a number of environmental issues. There is mining of minerals (coltan, diamonds and gold), which is causing environmental damage. Other environmental issues include: water pollution; deforestation; poaching that threatens wildlife populations. The CIA World Factbook reports that the large number of refugees in Democratic Republic of the Congo are responsible for significant amounts of the country's deforestation, soil erosion, and wildlife poaching.
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