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Democratic Republic of the Congo

by Taylor T. and Michael A.

Hey Michael there is a great site to get some information at this website I found you should sneak a peek Democratic Republic of the Congo mongobay.com

The Flag:

PIctures of Dem. Republic of Congo

Landscape:

Wildlife:

Currency:

Thanks Taylor! I will try to find some stuff for you to. -Michael

Religions

Roman Catholic Christianity
Protestant Christianity
Indigenous Christianity
Islam
Other Christian denominations

Food Congo

Utilizes a blend of locally available grains, fruits, vegetables, meat and milk products for its cuisine. Some of the popular Congolese cuisines are :

Piri Piri, (with pepper)
Mouamba Chicken in palm oil served with cassava leaves and cabbage salad
Saka Saka( ground cassava leaves cooked with peanut paste and palm oil)
Maboke( fresh water fish which is cooked in marantacee leaves)

Climate & when to go

Apart from high-altitude areas, most of the country is hot and humid year-round, with daytime temperatures lingering around 30°C. Rainfall is scant near the coast, but increases significantly as you move inland.

The best time to go depends largely upon which area of the country you will be visiting. The dry season (and the best time to visit) in the north is from December and February while in the south it runs between April and October

Dangers & annoyances

Avoid taking photos in public, especially of the river, government buildings and the airport, which are viewed as places of national security. Taking unsanctioned photos can lead to arrest.

Do not walk around at night and think twice about walking around in the daytime unless you are sure of the route. Take the advice of the locals in matters of personal security wherever possible. If you are involved in a car accident do not hang around as mobs can gather quickly. Always carry a copy of your passport.

Malaria remains rife throughout DRC. Check with your GP before leaving home and take all the necessary precautions

While you're there

Women travellers

Exercise extreme caution if you are a female traveller. Do not drive alone after dark; instead drive in a convoy, if you can. Be very wary of the armed forces: rape has been used extensively as a weapon of war.

"When the rebels saw me trying to escape they shot me "

Haguma [not his real name], 18 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7724088.stm)

Congolese children shelter under an umbrella at the Kibati refugee camp just outside the town of Goma, Congo

Thousands of people have fled to the regional capital, Goma, which is defended by UN peacekeepers.

But some people have been returning to their homes in rebel-held, despite the dangers, saying there is not enough food or shelter for them in Goma.

FDLR rebels have been at the heart of years of unrest in the region. The group has better communication equipment and so receive constant updates on the situation. Child soldiers are visible in both groups.

Alright here is some GREAT SITES!:

http://state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htm

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1104.html#entry_requirements

http://www.ambardcusa.org/resources.html

http://www.ambardcusa.org/government.html

http://www.ambardcusa.org/ambassador.html

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cg.html (take a look at the people tag. very sad D=)

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/flagtemplate_cg.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8650112.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7722688.stm

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/democratic-republic-of-congo/wildlife/overview#

www.tourtravelworld.com/africa-tours/congo/