Republic of the congo

Did you know? The Congo River, and not the Amazon, is the deepest river on the world, with measured depths in excess of 720 feet (220 m).

The town of Obo near the Congo border in the Central African Republic has seen better days. Since 2008 the presence of armed groups, including the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has resulted in widespread insecurity in the region. © ICRC / Marko Kokic / V-P-CF-E-00299 / www.icrc.org

Africa’s second-largest country and bordered by no fewer than nine nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the beautiful, mesmeric, enthralling heart of the continent. Its turbulent history, from the bloody reign of Belgium's King Leopold to Mobuto Sese Seko’s military dictatorship, is no secret, but for now the country is enjoying a period of relative stability, with tourism providing a much-needed beacon of hope. And that's really good news, as this is a place that truly is…

The Congo rainforest plays a crucial role in the stability of the world’s climate and spans six countries in Central Africa: Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature.

Diosso Gorge, Republic of Congo-Brazzaville - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Republic of the Congo Flag Map - MapSof.net

Congo River adventures. Since Andrea and I have already decided that some of our life will be spent living in Africa, naturally we will be traveling the entire continent. And we will take a peak at this river for sure. :)

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Flag of the Republic of, republic of the Congo

Fresh water lakes can be hard to come by depending on where you are, and it’s even harder to find the huge ones that provide an amazing photo. You’re in luck if you have some time saved for the Republic of the Congo, as Lake Tele not only makes for a great sight to show people back at home, but also for a crazy adventure away from civilization. #RepublicofCongo #congo #Africa #travel #traveltips

The Kongo people were among the first in Southern Africa to forge large Kingdoms ruling over a diverse set of tribes and ethnicities.

Read our guide to the history of Congo-Brazzaville and Congo-Kinshasa and discover what distinguishes these two countries from each other.

Happy Independence Day Congo ❤️❤️ August 15, 1960, marked Independence Day for Congo. It was on this day Congo gained complete independence from France, ending 80 years of French colonial rule. #explore #africa #congo #treeoflifeart #livityblog #culture #freecongo #independenceday #congoindependence