Provides an overview of the culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education,...

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.

An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Efe and Mbuti of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Aka people of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...

A brief review of journalist Adam Hochschild's book "King Leopold's Ghost." The review provides some, but minimal informative historical research about the brutalities of the Congo Free State. Nevertheless, it offers an example of what...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tutsi people in Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Congolese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.

Excellent lesson plan in which students make predictions and collect information about the United States, China, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. After collecting data, students compare the information and create graphs to display...

This site from the Fordham University provides a primary account of Sir Henry Morton Stanley's first meeting with Dr. Livingstone.

A good look at the life of Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Contains information on his expeditions in Africa and his non-fictional/fictional works. Contains a complete bibliography of his works.

This article studies facts and information related to the Peafowl at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Various types of Peafowl are discussed throughout the brief article.

Pigs, rice, nuts, teeth, eggs, feathers - these are all types of currency! This lesson discusses different types of objects that can be used as currency and students will decide what qualities make an effective currency. Included are...

A simple explanation of the Central Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Afro-Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kayapos who live in the Amazon forest in Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Khmer of Cambodia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the hill tribespeople of Cambodia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cameroonians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Canadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...