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The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), often referred to simply as Congo, is a country situated in Central Africa. With a land area of 2.34 million square kilometers, it is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world. The DRC has a population of approximately 105 million people, making it the most populous Francophone country globally. The capital city, Kinshasa, is the largest city and serves as the economic center of the country. The DRC is bordered by several countries: the Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania (across Lake Tanganyika), Zambia, Angola, and the Cabinda exclave of Angola.…
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The African Pygmies
The African Pygmies, also known as Congo Pygmies or Central African foragers, are a collection of ethnic groups native to Central Africa, predominantly in the Congo Basin. Known for their short stature, which is often referred to as “pygmyism” in anthropological literature, these groups have a rich cultural heritage and unique lifestyle primarily centered around foraging and hunting-gathering. They are categorized into three main groups based on their geographic locations: 1. **Western Bambenga (Mbenga)**: These groups are found in Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. 2. **Eastern Bambuti (Mbuti)**: Located in the Congo Basin of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the…
