An interesting map showing the relief of Democratic Republic of the Congo. See the highlands, lowlands, and rivers that cross this country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

A political map the the Democratic Republic of the Congo that shows the province boundaries, major cities and highways, neighboring countries, and significant physical features. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

This site offers a geographical overview of Congo. An interactive map allows to explore different regions of Congo. You may also take the quiz to test your knowledge on Congo.

Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.

Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.

A profile of the Congo after its civil war. Article provides facts, names of leaders, rebels and opposition as well as media sources. Updated April 2008.

A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo river basin, of which the reserve and forest are a part, is one of the largest drainage systems...

The United Nations offers this very clear map of part of the Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The lakes, of course, are labeled, as are the rivers, major cities, and countries.

This map of the Great Lakes region in Africa from the United Nations shows the large lakes, the countries the lakes touch, and rivers that flow into and out of the lakes.

Guardian correspondent Chris McGreal discusses the implications of the death toll on the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (January 23, 2008)

Learn about religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.