Congo-Kinshasa

Overview Rieley VanCampen - While studying the Democratic Republic of Congo, it has occured to me how much different our lifestyle is compared to that of the Congo. (A.K.A Kinshasa). I learned that much of the Congo-Kinshasa is the same, but in a different way. For example, people in the Congo may not visit church as often as the USA, but 80% of the countries population of religion is christian. In addition, I also learned about the lush enviroment of the Congo-Kinshsa. It is home to the Congo River, the second largest river in Africa, trailing the Nile River. All in all, I have put visiting the Congo-Kinshsa on my to do list behind jumping a 300 foot cliff on skis and completing the Iditarod.

Riley Dirks- When learning about Congo-Kinshasa (more popularly known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo), I learned how different life can be in Africa. I also learned that we are also alike to. For example, 80% of the people there are Christian. Also, they have a president just like us. When most people think about Africa they picture a desert, but Congo-Kinshasa is actually a lush beutifal place. Expecially the cong basin. Also it is home to the second largest river in Africa; the congo river. Ulike the U.S., there economy is actually doing good. That is what I learned while doing thios project.

Statistics Population: 66,500,000 Total square miles: 2,345,410 sq km Land: 2,267,600 sq km Water: 77,810 sq km



Geography

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The Congo-Kinshasa is Home to the enormous, lush, flourescent Congo Basin. See north. It's total geographic area is 2,345,410 Square Kilometers. The Congo-Kinshsasa is currently under threats from deforestation aswell as Wildlife poaching and The mining of minerals such as Coltan. The Government is currently protecting endangered species and has signed a bill for Environmental Modification.

The Congo River is among the second largest river in West Africa. It is approximatly 4,700 km long trailing the nile whom is which 6,650 km long. []

History media type="youtube" key="jyK9HnKI4nE" height="344" width="425"Following Mobutu’s departure, Kabila assumed the presidency and restored the country’s previous name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kabila initially was able to attract [|foreign aid] and provided some order and relief to the country’s decimated economy. He also initiated the drafting of a new constitution for the country. The outward appearance of moving toward democracy and progress conflicted with the reality of the situation: Kabila held the bulk of power and did not tolerate criticism or opposition. Political parties and public demonstrations were banned almost immediately following Kabila’s takeover of the government, and his administration was accused of human rights abuse Brandon Sletten

The Congo Kinshasa was once ruled under Spain. It gained its independance in the 1960's. President Kabila Is now currently ruling. []

Economy The Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been thriving in Economic wealth, that is untill the constant decline since the 1980's. Constant conflict has occured in the country for decades, but it wasn't untill 1996 that a civil war broke out. $12.96 billion (2008 est.) || 6.2% (2008 est.) || $300 (2008 est.) || //agriculture:// 55% //industry:// 11% //services:// 34% (2000 est.) ||
 * GDP (official exchange rate): || [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/dictionary.jpg caption="Definition" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#2195"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/listing.jpg caption="Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2195.html"]]
 * GDP - real growth rate: || [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/dictionary.jpg caption="Definition" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#2003"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/listing.jpg caption="Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2003.html"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/rankorder.jpg caption="Comparison to the rest of the world" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2003rank.html"]]
 * GDP - per capita (PPP): || [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/dictionary.jpg caption="Definition" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#2004"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/listing.jpg caption="Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2004.html"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/rankorder.jpg caption="Comparison to the rest of the world" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2004rank.html"]]
 * GDP - composition by sector: || [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/dictionary.jpg caption="Definition" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#2012"]] [[image:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/listing.jpg caption="Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order" link="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html"]]

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Government On June 30, 1960, The Democratic Republic of Congo gained its independance from Spain. It has long since celebrated it as its national holiday. [|www.wikipedia.com]

Religion Christiantity is Kinshasa's most practiced religion with atleast 80% of the country's population. A Church in Kindu. [|www.wikipedia.com]

Culture The major part of Congo lies within the inner humid tropical, or equatorial, climatic region extending five degrees north and south of the Equator. Southern Congo and the extreme north have somewhat drier subequatorial climates. Brandon Sleten

[] The different languages of Congo-Kinshasa including Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, and Swahili. [|www.wikipedia.com] []

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ranks 10th on the list of 22 high-burden tuberculosis (TB) countries in the world. TB is one of the leading causes of death in the country, particularly affecting individuals in their economically productive years. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) //Global Tuberculosis Control Report 2008//, the DRC had an estimated 237,473 TB cases in 2006, with an estimated incidence rate of 392 cases per 100,000 population. For the first time since 1997, case notifications fell between 2005 and 2006, although reasons for this are not clear. The DOTS (directly observed treatment, short course) treatment success rate for sputum smear-positive (SS+) patients has met the WHO target of 85 percent; however, the decreased notification rate, as well as a low percentage of smear-negative cases, suggests there may be problems in timely access and diagnosis. By the end of 2005, 100 percent of the population theoretically had access to DOTS, but civil conflict has presented some barriers to seeking and receiving care Brandon sletten

Many Infections lie in The Congo Kinshasa.

The Risk: Very High

Food/Waterborne Diseases: Bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever.

Vectorborne Diseases: Malaria, plague, and sleeping sickness.

Animal Contact Disease: Rabies.

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Other Brandon Sletten The major part of Congo lies within the inner humid tropical, or equatorial, climatic region extending five degrees north and south of the Equator. Southern Congo and the extreme north have somewhat drier subequatorial climates.

The Congo Kinshasa harbors the second largest river in Africa [|www.wikipedia.com]