12. Western Africa Borders South Atlantic Ocean. Between Angola and Gabon. 1 00S 1500E.

13. Climate Tropical- Rainey season from March to June.. Dry Season from June to October Persistent high temperatures and humidity

18. Language and dialect French is the Official Language Lingual and Monukutuba Many local languages and dialects kikongo is the most widespread.

20. Additional Info Congo is slightly smaller than Montana Gained independence on Aug 15, 1960 National holiday is Aug 15 They go to school 10 to 11 years.

22. Life Expectancy Total 54 Male 53 Female 56 201 compared to the world.

23. Major Religion Christian-50% Animist- 48% Muslim- 2%

24. Largest Ethnic Group Kongo- 48% Sangha-20% M’buchi- 12% Teke-17% Other-3%

25. Imports Electricity- 449 million kWh Capital Equipment Construction material Food stuff 90% of the countries meat

26. Exports  Oil- 241,100 bbl a day  Petroleum  Plywood  Sugar  Coco  Coffee  Diamonds