Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo (pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋɡoʊ/), often referred to as DRC or Congo-Kinshasa, is a country located in Central Africa.

Etymology

The name "Democratic Republic of the Congo" is derived from the Congo River, which was named after the pre-colonial Kingdom of Kongo. The term "Democratic Republic" refers to the country's status as a republic with a democratic form of government.

Related Terms

• Congo River: The second longest river in Africa, which gave its name to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Kinshasa: The capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Central Africa: The region of the African continent where the Democratic Republic of the Congo is located.
• Republic: A form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter", its head of state is an official who is elected or appointed, rather than a hereditary monarch.
• Democracy: A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
• Kingdom of Kongo: A historical kingdom located in west central Africa in present-day northern Angola, the western portion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo as well as the southernmost part of Gabon.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Wikipedia's article - Democratic Republic of the Congo

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