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While the DRC is potentially one of the world's richest countries due to its minerals, it remains one of the poorest in terms of GDP per capita.
: The rainforest is the second largest in the world, teeming with over 10,000 animal species and 600 types of trees. 💎 The Resource Paradox While the DRC is potentially one of the
: The country produces roughly 70% of the world’s cobalt and a massive share of its coltan, both essential for smartphone and EV batteries. : The Congo River alone holds about 13%
: The Congo River alone holds about 13% of global hydroelectric potential . 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events a major eastern city
: M23 rebels recently seized parts of Goma , a major eastern city, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands.
: Uranium from the Shinkolobwe mine in the DRC was used to build the atomic bombs for the Manhattan Project in WWII.