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There are only a few industries due to lack of technology and sources of

power. Hydroelectricity is the main source of energy. The main industrial
units are of food processing, textile mills, beverages, cigarettes, refining

of minerals and consumer goods.

The country has a poor system of transport. Roads and railways are

difficult to construct due to thick forests and many rivers. Water transport
along some of the rivers is now easily available. Air transport is now

becoming popular. The mining centres are well-connected.

• Critical thinking

Fill in the blanks with information from the text.
1. Evergreen forests grow around the .
2. The Democratic Republic of the Congo was previously known as .

3. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the country in Africa.
4. The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is .
5. is a poisonous fly of the evergreen forest.

Life of the People

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is sparsely populated and most of the

people live in villages. Most of the villages are along rivers or near mines. About
one-third of the population lives in towns and cities. Some villagers have

migrated to towns and work in mines and factories. The main occupations
of those living in villages are

gathering, hunting, fishing
and farming.

Most of the people are Bantu
Negroes, who are tall and have

curly hair. They speak Bantu
languages and are fond of

music and dance. They follow
traditional lifestyles and wear

colourful dresses. The original
Bantu Negroes

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