Q1: What is the present name of the country known earlier as Zaire?
Ans: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Q2: Which river was known as the river Zaire in the past?
Ans: Congo River
Q3: What is the capital of Congo?
Ans: Kinshasa
Q4: What is the main purpose of calling it "Congo Kinshasa" sometimes?
Ans: To distinguish it from the Republic of the Congo
Q5: Where does Congo lie in terms of latitude and longitude?
Ans: Between 5° N and 13° S of the Equator and between 12° E and 30° E meridians
Q6: What covers three-fifths of the Congo River basin?
Ans: Tropical rainforests
Q7: What surrounds the Congo River basin?
Ans: Many plateaus, some with mountains
Q8: What is the height of the Mitumba Mountains?
Ans: About 5,000 metres
Q9: What limits the navigational possibilities of the Congo River?
Ans: Many waterfalls and rapids
Q10: After covering about how many kilometers does the Congo River meet the Atlantic Ocean?
Ans: About 4,700 km
Q11: What type of climate does Congo have?
Ans: Humid tropical climate
Q12: What is the average rainfall in Congo?
Ans: Varies from 1,500 mm to 2,000 mm
Q13: What covers more than three-fourths of Congo's total land area?
Ans: Forests
Q14: What is the main occupation of the people of Congo?
Ans: Agriculture
Q15: What is the staple food of the people of Congo?
Ans: Cassava
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