Formerly Zaire, a central/south-central African country which is neither fully democratic nor a functioning republic. It is, however, located in the general vicinity of the Congo River. Site of the Second Congo War in which more than 5.4 million people were killed, making it the most deadly conflict since World War II.
It may be referred to as DR Congo or DRC to distinguish it from the Republic of the Congo, which is on the other side of the Congo River.
It may be referred to as DR Congo or DRC to distinguish it from the Republic of the Congo, which is on the other side of the Congo River.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second poorest country in the world, after Zimbabwe.
Congo Free State, Belgian Congo, Congo-Léopoldville, Congo-Kinshasa, and Zaire are all former names of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Congo Free State, Belgian Congo, Congo-Léopoldville, Congo-Kinshasa, and Zaire are all former names of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Get the Democratic Republic of the Congo mug.Interstate 285, the beltway around Atlanta, Georgia. So-called because Atlanta is a majority black city with an African American mayor and thus is characterized as "The Congo," a large country in Africa. (Trucker usage)
"I'm a-heading to Charlotte, good-buddy, speedballing all the way on 85."
"Roger, that. Due to traffic conditions south-southeast, which is blocked up tighter than a faggot's ass during a Sunday sermon, I suggest you take the northern artery of the Ring Around the Congo."
"Roger that, good buddy."
"Roger, that. Due to traffic conditions south-southeast, which is blocked up tighter than a faggot's ass during a Sunday sermon, I suggest you take the northern artery of the Ring Around the Congo."
"Roger that, good buddy."
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The most messed up country modern civilization has ever seen. More people have died in this country in war than any other war since World War 2. If you travel there, expect to see chopped off arms and dead babies lying around everywhere.
Girl: You don't know what its like to have a baby.
Guy who came from DRC: Oh rly? Well I was from the Democratic Republic of Congo biatch!
Guy who came from DRC: Oh rly? Well I was from the Democratic Republic of Congo biatch!
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be a much better place if it weren't for the constant crime and war
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Get the Belgian Congo mug.A writhing mass of old people preforming an orgy in a dark, swampy room while drenched in corn syrup. Additionally, the jingle that corresponds to the Little Ceasars television advertisement featuring a mariachi band plays on a loop. The combination of disorientation, dementia, and asphyxiation results in many deaths among the participants.
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