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In rural Congo, bicycles are the primary mode of transportation. Bicycles are not used for riding. As a matter of fact, men push their bicycles.
Bicycles are mostly hauling goods. And because of the unpaved and unimproved roads, you can not ride a bicycles. Also, because of the overloading of these bicycles, you probably could not ride it anyway.
One out of 13 women die during their lifetime due to pregnancy or childbirth. Access to health care is a major cause.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
