- Population- Over 71 million
- Orphans- Over 5 million
- The prevalence of rape and other sexual violence is described as the worst in the world
- The Second Congo war is the world's deadliest conflict since WWII, killing million people since 1998 (the vast majority died from malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition)
- It has the second highest total Christian population in Africa
Geography
- 2rd largest country (by area) in Africa
- Capital city is Kinshasa
- The Congo river discharges 1.2 million cubic feet of water/second into the sea
- It has a tropical climate that receives 60-80 inches of rain each year
Economy
- Average annual income is $120 U.S.
- 2nd lowest GDP per capita
- Economy relies heavily on mining
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