1. Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC

2. Background Information
Controlled by Belgium until its independence in 1960.
Located in Central Africa
Involved in Civil war from 1997 to 2007
Over 5 million killed during the war, with 90% due to disease not combat.
11th largest country in the world.

3. Population
The current population of the Congo is estimated to be 75 million.
Natural Change million
Crude Birth Rate-44.9 per thousand
Crude Death Rate per thousand
Total Fertility rate per thousand
Infant Mortality Rate- 116 per thousand

5. Education In the Congo 65% of the total population are literate.
75% of Males are educated.
57% of females are educated.

6. Issues Faced by Government
A large percentage of the population has moved elsewhere. Much of its workforce is unable to work due to disease and injury. The government is largely corrupt Has a high infant mortality rate, with over 1/10 dying in infancy. Many atrocities still being commit to control the countries mineral resources