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Unusual Attractions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Nyiragongo Volcano

Mount Nyiragongo has erupted at least 34 times since 1882 & is home to the world's largest lava lake.

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Senkwekwe Mountain Gorilla Center

The world's only facility where orphaned mountain gorillas are cared for.

Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

Home to pygmy hunter-gatherers, hundreds of animal and bird species, and the strange okapi, or forest giraffe.

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Virunga National Park

The most biologically diverse protected area in Africa is also the most dangerous.

Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gbadolite

The "Versailles of the Jungle" built by a dictator is now a decaying shadow of its hubristic grandeur.

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Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

One of the last refuges of the endangered eastern lowland gorilla.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Monument to African Dictator Laurent Kabila

Built by a North Korean team this monument to African dictator Laurent Kabila has a suspiciously Kim Jong Il shaped body.

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Unique Food & Drink in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Palm Wine

It takes only two hours for palm sap to become palm wine.

Termite Mound Ovens

Once the bugs have moved on, termite towers can be used for outdoor bread baking.

Pondu

In the Congo, the cassava plant is also treasured for its leaves.

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