6 - What's the Difference Between 49 Years and 233 Years?

Overall, less than half of the population of Congo have access to an improved (safe, clean) water source.  But behind the numbers, only one out of four rural Congolesee have access to an improved water source.  Even in the urban areas, just three out of four Congolese have access to safe and clean water.

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.