The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a land of resources that many have taken advantage of. Because of its remote location and foreign mining companies the people of the congo are very poor. The vast resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have major impacts on global societies all around the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo or simply called Congo is located in south central Africa between Tanzania and Gabon. The Congo is made up of a variety of different landscapes that limit the economic abilities of the residents of the Congo. These landscapes include a large river basin, high plateaus, three mountain ranges, a low coastal plain, and the largest part of the terrain a large valley. Because of the many obstacles
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These many valuable resources have been exploited by outside European interests since colonization by Belgium explorers. Because of the privately owned mining companies paying workers low wages and long hours the poverty rate is 46% of the total Congo population. Many of these privately owned mining companies are unregulated and have high rates of work injury, and child labor. These mines that produce millions of dollars worth of precious minerals are some of the worst employers in the world. Employees have to work in dangerous conditions that can cause life threatening problems. The climate of the congo is equatorial, or very hot and humid throughout the year. Because of the hot and humid conditions, high levels of precipitation are present year round. The average yearly rainfall is 58 inches but averages range between the elevations of the different terrain. The temperature yearly average is 80 degrees. Because of the high rainfall rates the main river the Congo is constantly flowing through the country providing a transportation, and shipping …show more content…
These people have been present throughout the Congo’s history. They live in the woods and have been the victims of many atrocities such as slavery and forced labor. There are 200 different tribes with 700 different languages spoken throughout the Country. These many tribes all have different religions and contribute to the variety that is seen in the Congo. In the forests of the Congo women often have many children and the responsibilities of child care are shared between female members of the tribe. The women are also responsible for the building and maintenance of the makeshift shelters that the tribe members live in. These shelters are made from large forest leaves and vines that form together to form a hut. The women of the tribe are often arranged to marry a specific man that leaders of the tribe decide. The oldest uncle on the women's side of the family is often considered the most important male family member. These men are often in charge of education, employment, and marriage selection. Often tribe members that are sick, elderly, or handicapped are taken care by different people throughout the tribe. If a male in the tribe dies according to the legal code 30% of his wealth is supposed to go to his widow but often this legal code is not enforced and the money is divided to their children. These many rules and traditions have guided the tribes successfully for
These many valuable resources have been exploited by outside European interests since colonization by Belgium explorers. Because of the privately owned mining companies paying workers low wages and long hours the poverty rate is 46% of the total Congo population. Many of these privately owned mining companies are unregulated and have high rates of work injury, and child labor. These mines that produce millions of dollars worth of precious minerals are some of the worst employers in the world. Employees have to work in dangerous conditions that can cause life threatening problems. The climate of the congo is equatorial, or very hot and humid throughout the year. Because of the hot and humid conditions, high levels of precipitation are present year round. The average yearly rainfall is 58 inches but averages range between the elevations of the different terrain. The temperature yearly average is 80 degrees. Because of the high rainfall rates the main river the Congo is constantly flowing through the country providing a transportation, and shipping …show more content…
These people have been present throughout the Congo’s history. They live in the woods and have been the victims of many atrocities such as slavery and forced labor. There are 200 different tribes with 700 different languages spoken throughout the Country. These many tribes all have different religions and contribute to the variety that is seen in the Congo. In the forests of the Congo women often have many children and the responsibilities of child care are shared between female members of the tribe. The women are also responsible for the building and maintenance of the makeshift shelters that the tribe members live in. These shelters are made from large forest leaves and vines that form together to form a hut. The women of the tribe are often arranged to marry a specific man that leaders of the tribe decide. The oldest uncle on the women's side of the family is often considered the most important male family member. These men are often in charge of education, employment, and marriage selection. Often tribe members that are sick, elderly, or handicapped are taken care by different people throughout the tribe. If a male in the tribe dies according to the legal code 30% of his wealth is supposed to go to his widow but often this legal code is not enforced and the money is divided to their children. These many rules and traditions have guided the tribes successfully for