Republic of the Congo
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- proper noun
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República del Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Examples
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During this time, I fled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where I lived alone as a refugee for three years.
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Lawless roads: In December 2007, I visited the Nord-Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The Ndoki rainforest is nestled in the northeastern corner of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bordered on three sides by vast swamps.
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Similarly, the next year, the court ruled that Uganda had no right to self-defense against rebels attacking it from the Democratic Republic of the Congo because the attackers had not been sent by the Congolese government, even though that government had failed to stop them, as international law requires.
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Many liberals were particularly troubled when the international community did not act to stop mass killings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, and Sudan, and their concerns led to calls for limitations on sovereignty in order to facilitate such action in the future.
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The Republic of the Congo is known for its rich natural resources and vibrant cultures.
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Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, has a bustling market that attracts many visitors.
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In the Republic of the Congo, you can explore stunning rainforests and diverse wildlife.
Synonyms
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A country in west-central Africa with capital Brazzaville
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'republic' (a form of government) combined with 'of the Congo' identifies a country called the Congo governed as a republic. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer it denotes a nation, though distinguishing this specific state from the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires additional background knowledge.
Etymology
The name Republic of the Congo comes from two simple parts: Republic, meaning a 'country' where people choose leaders, and Congo, named for the great Congo River and the region around it. The country chose this name after becoming independent from France in 1960, so the name tells you it is the 'republic' on the Congo River.