1. Democratic republic of the Congo By: Raymond “Ray Ray” Patterson, Alex Clarke and Jonathan Strickland

2. 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%

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. ARTS & Recreation Continued! Carved wooden statues and masks Music is also a major art in Congo The rhythm of drums dominates Congolese music.

10. 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.

11. Shape of Country The Democratic Republic of Congo has an organic shape (a natural shape).

12. 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

13. Cities Kinshasa is the capital city A few of the many urban areas include: Boma, Kananga, and Likasi Picture of Hillary Clinton In Kinshasa

14. The Flag This is the current flag for the Democratic Republic of Congo

15. 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