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

A child born today is expected to live to 46 years old.  Since 1970, life expectancy in Congo has virtually remained the same.  During the same period, it has increased in almost every country in the world.

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.