Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wedding traditions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Woyo (Bahoyo, Bawoyo, Ngoyo) people live in Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) and in the Angolan Cabinda province. When the woman gets married her mother gives her a set of pot lids. These lids are carved with illustrations which represent proverbs describing relations in the marriage.
Climate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo lies on the Equator, with one-third of the country to the north and two-thirds to the south. The climate is hot and humid in the river basin and cool and dry in the southern highlands, with a cold, alpine climate in the Rwenzori Mountains.
Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health problems have been a long standing issue limiting development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).