Democratic Republic of the Congo (Modern World Nations (Hardcover))

Introduces the readers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country valiantly struggling to recover from historical abuse and ongoing war, a geographic paradise in the midst of political turmoil kept alive by the presence of the United Nations and 17,000 peacekeeping troops. Democratic Republic of the Congo Physical geography Historical geography Cultural geography Political and economic geography Life in the Congo today Democratic Republic of the Congo looks ahead Facts at a glance History at a glance Glossary. Offers a comprehensive overview of the people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture.