Exploring the Two Congolese Countries

What is the main reason the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are often confused?

• They share a similar name.

• They have the same population size.

• They were colonized by the same European power.

• They share the same capital city.

Which European country was responsible for the brutal colonization of the Congo Free State?

• Portugal

• Germany

• Belgium

• France

What is a significant geographic feature shared by both Congo Brazzaville and the DRC?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Congo River

• Lake Victoria

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Which country is larger in terms of land area?

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Congo Brazzaville

• They are the same size

• Neither, they are both small

What is one reason for the significant population difference between the DRC and Congo Brazzaville?

• The DRC has more arable land.

• Congo Brazzaville is more industrialized.

• Congo Brazzaville has a higher fertility rate.

• The DRC imports all its food.

As of 2023, what is the approximate population of the DRC?

• 111 million

• 50 million

• 200 million

• 5.7 million

What is a major factor contributing to the DRC's population growth?

• High fertility rates

• Strict population control policies

• Limited natural resources

• Low migration rates

Despite its natural wealth, why does the DRC remain one of the poorest countries?

• Overpopulation

• High levels of corruption

• Lack of natural resources

• Lack of international aid

What is the term used to describe the paradox of the DRC's wealth in resources but poverty in its population?

• Mineral trap

• Resource curse

• Economic boom

• Wealth paradox

What is a significant issue faced by workers in the DRC's resource extraction industry?

• High wages

• Safe working conditions

• Child labor

• Limited job opportunities