KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -The country is often referred to by its acronym, the DRC, or called Congo (Kinshasa), with the capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from the other Congo republic, which is officially called the Republic of the Congo and is often referred to as Congo (Brazzaville).

Detailed explanation-2: -The European conquest between France and The King of Belgium divided the Congo Basin into two areas for their own interests and imperial ambitions. Borders were created along the Congo River by external powers dividing the Congolese people who shared the same culture, language and heritage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Formerly the Belgian colony of the Belgian Congo, the country’s post-independence name was the Republic of the Congo until August 1, 1964, when its name was changed to Democratic Republic of the Congo (to distinguish it from the neighboring country of the same name).