CONGO

TRADITIONAL FOOD AND LANGUAGES

• Saka saka or pondu
• Moukalou
• The official language is French

TRADITIONS

• Traditions through marriage
• There is a dowry price organised between families
• With communication, respect is shown with interest in family matters
• Christmas is more of a religious affair, than commerical inclination

CULTURAL DRESSES

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RELIGION

• 90% of the congolese population is Christian
• Remaining 10% made up of Kimbanquism
• Kimbanquism= a combination of christianity and native customs/beliefs
• 2% of the the population is Muslim

CULTURAL DANCE

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LIFE EXPECTANCY

• Life expectancy= 58.1 years
• For both male and female

POPULATION MORTALITY

• Hiv/aids
• Stroke
• Influenza and pneumonia

IS THIS A WEALTH COUNTRY OR THIRD WORLD?

• Congo is classified as a developing country
• Life expectancy, literacy rates and income per capita= low
• High mortLIty of adults and high under 5 mortLity rate
• Therefore, developing country status is feasible.

SUPERSITIONS

• Do not allow children to sweep the floor, it will bring unwanted guests
• When your ear rings, someone mentioned you
• When your palms are itching, you will receive money
• Whistling in the forest will only invite hyenas to your location

CULTURAL ETIQUETTE

• Communication with elders
• One is expected to dhow reverance and obedience
• One is expected to listen attentively and meet their needs
• Inquiring about a person's family shows genuine interest and respect