The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a semi-presidential republic with a population exceeding 102 million. Its geography includes dense equatorial forests, river basins, and mineral-rich highlands. The economy is developing and heavily resource-based with a nominal GDP surpassing $70.9 billion; major exports include copper, cobalt, gold, and crude oil, while imports include refined petroleum, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and food staples such as rice and wheat.

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