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Democratic Republic Of Congo

Introduction

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a Central African country established in year 1960 by the French. It attained Independence on 30th June 1960.

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Political Brief

It has a presidential with legislature system of government.

The last elections were held on 26 February 2012. (Source: International Foundation for Electoral Systems)

Economy

The currency is Congolese Franc – CDF and main economic activity is Agriculture.

GDP latest $33.12 Billions

Gini Coefficient 42.1 (2012)

(Source: World Bank)

   ICT Brief

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Penetration of Internet 3%

Regulator is Autorite de Regulation de la Poste et des Telecommunications du Congo (ARPTC)

http://www.arptc.cd

   Population Brief

The country’s population stood at 74.88 Million as at 2015.

The urban/rural population ratio as at December 2015 stood at 43:57 according to the United Nations Population Department

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