An interesting map showing the relief of Democratic Republic of the Congo. See the highlands, lowlands, and rivers that cross this country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

A political map the the Democratic Republic of the Congo that shows the province boundaries, major cities and highways, neighboring countries, and significant physical features. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

A political map of the Republic of the Congo showing the regions, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

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,...

A profile of the Congo after its civil war. Article provides facts, names of leaders, rebels and opposition as well as media sources. Updated April 2008.

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.

A rich-media website that traces a major expedition into the Belgian Congo (the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) at the dawn of the twentieth century. Includes maps, diary entries, specimens, and recordings as well as a...

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...

A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the devastating effects from a volcanic eruption in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...

The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo river basin, of which the reserve and forest are a part, is one of the largest drainage systems...

Learn about religion in the Republic of the Congo, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.

This site offers a geographical overview of Congo. An interactive map allows to explore different regions of Congo. You may also take the quiz to test your knowledge on Congo.

Learn about health in Congo via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.

Flags of the World offers a large flag of Congo with a description of the flag and the national coat of arms.

Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.

Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.

The patrilineal Luba of Shaba differ in their descent system from the Eastern Luba by their culture and language, they are distinct from the Western Luba. Most live in southern Zaire. The Luba practice slash-and-burn agriculture; fields...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about tantalum and the wars waged in the Congo over this valuable metal. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The Mongo inhabit the Congo Basin of central Zaire. They speak a dialect or language within a larger group of Mongo languages. Ideological and moral principles and social reality are mirrored in the culture of the Mongo, particularly in...

The Lugbara people live on the plateau of the Nile -- Zaire watershed in northwestern Uganda and northeastern Zaire.

"Suku" is the term now accepted by the Suku themselves and in Zaire and in the ethnographic literature. Just before and after 1900, they were often referred to as "Yaka" or, more specifically, "Yaka of MiniKongo" -- in contrast with...

The Alur speak DhuAlur, a Western Nilotic language of the Lwo Group. They live in northwestern Uganda and in the neighboring parts of northeastern Zaire. Some two-fifths of the Alur live in Uganda and three-fifths in Zaire. The family is...

This Library of Congress Country Studies site contains a wealth of information on Zaire today and historically.