Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (French: République démocratique du Congo), also known as Congo-Kinshasa is a sovereign country in Africa.

It is a member of the African Union and of the United Nations.

History

 * 1960: Independence from Belgium as Republic of the Congo
 * 1964: Establishment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
 * 1971: Establishment of the Republic of Zaire
 * 2006: Establishment of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Military

 * Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Society and culture

 * Transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo