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Democratic Republic of Congo By: Casey Cullen Overview of Democratic Republic of Congo • Located in Central Africa • 2,344,858 square km. Overview: • Climate is tropical. • Society: 200 different African Ethnic groups. - With 5 different languages. Economy • Economy: - Systemic corruption since independence in 1960, combined with country-wide instability and conflict that began in the mid-90s. Education & Environment • As of 2010, 2.5% of the GDP • Stay about 8 years long- little more, little less. • There are many issues with the environment. Military • Average ages between 18-45 can volunteer. - Male: ages 16-49. - Female: ages 18-48. People • Obesity - adult prevalence rate is 1.7 %. • Underweight- 28.2% • Age 15- read and write. • Diseases are spread fast. Poverty • Budget Poverty/ HIV/AIDS • Half of the country is living below the poverty line. - Women are hit very hard by this • HIV/AIDS- affects 5.3% of the population Rural vs. Urban • Rural: - Hard to get water - Hard to get a job • Urban: - Easy access to water - Unemployment is not a large problem. Social Programs • DKT’s program. Democratic Republic of Congo • The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was located in Africa, which was affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, child labor, faced educational issues and more. Works cited: • http://www.dktinternational.org/countryprograms/democratic-republic-of-congo/ • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/theworld-factbook/geos/cg.html • http://www.ruralpovertyportal.org/country/h ome/tags/congo
