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Global Issues: The Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an account of the Dempcratic Republic of Congo which provides a brief background on the country and information on the toll of its war on the civilians, environment, and wildlife.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the many ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of the Congo, their languages and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Modern World History: Atrocities in the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
The atrocities committed in Congo under King Leopold revolved around the resource of rubber. He demanded a rubber tax from each villager and began a brutal system of forced labor. Read this description of his brutal reign and how he...
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Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the economy of Democratic Republic of the Congo has great potential, read about the problems the country is having in realizing that potential. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the government and politics in Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2003 to the present. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Republic of Congo: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of the Republic of Congo in Central Africa.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the current history of Democratic Republic of the Congo and the problems it has had since its independence from Belgium. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to Congo-Brazzaville in Western Africa. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Modern World History: King Leopold and the Conquest of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
King Leopold portrayed himself as charitable with his primary goal of helping Africans, when in reality he was a fraud and scoundrel who just wanted his "slice" of Africa. Read about his schemes to take over the Congo and an excerpt from...
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Modern World History: The Legacy of Leopold's Congo Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
The Congo is rich in raw materials which make it a haven for unscrupulous rulers looking for wealth. From King Leopold to Mobutu, the people of the Congo have suffered under brutal dictatorships. Read the following synopsis and view...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Congo War Claims 1,000 Lives Per Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A January 2005 story from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on a report prepared by the International Rescue Committee describing the horrific death toll of the war in Congo. Also provides links to related stories.
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BBC

Bbc: Fears as Dr Congo Fighting Flares

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the intense fighting taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in addition to the country's relationship with Rwanda. (September 6, 2007)
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers on the Congo by Thomas W. Knox

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel The Boy Travellers on the Congo by Thomas Wallace Knox (1888). It features the adventures of two boys on a journey with Henry M. Stanley "Through the dark continent."
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Children's Books Online

Children's Books Online: Kintu a Congo Adventure

For Students 5th - 8th
"Kintu a Congo Adventure", written in 1935 by Elizabeth Enright, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 31 page book is appropriate for intermediate readers.
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Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic listing the various aspects of the physical environment of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find out about the area, climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Congo, Democratic Republic of The

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this site to get more information about the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the DRC.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Republic of Congo

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Republic of the Congo.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Flags of the World provides a large flag of Democratic Republic of Congo with a description and history of the current flag.
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Bertrand Russell: Imperialism the Belgian Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the role of King Leopold of Belgium in the colonization of the Belgian Congo and the extreme exploitation of the people living there in a vivid portrayal by Bertrand Russell.
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Flags of the World offers a large flag of Congo with a description of the flag and the national coat of arms.

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