where exactly is congo?
Congo is located in central Africa. Thus it's well known nickname... The Heart Of Africa
ABOUT MEKing Leopold II (Pictured in the left) was the king of Belgium from 1865-1909. He was one of the few rulers who wanted that slice of "Congo" cake. Him being the most aggressive. He wanted to bring Christianity into to Congo. He was the one to officially claim Congo as his and notice the great minerals and resources of Congo. One of the richest resource that was in big demand was rubber. Therefore, prices shot up in the late 1800's. Specifically 1890. Why is he important to the history of Congo? He claimed Congo as his and made a colony and renamed Congo the Belgian Congo. He was the one who issued three decrees in 1891 and 1892 that had natives of Congo deliver all rubber to state agents. Leopold created a monopoly of the rubber trade. Learn more about the Belgian Congo |