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During the Cold War, the Ivory Coast was more favorable towards the western countries in the world. In 1960, they became part of the United Nations and maintained many diplomatic contacts. Also, they announced their reestablished diplomatic relationship with Israel in 1986. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/africa/iv-forrel.htm
The Ivory Coast had a stronger relationship with France than they did with the U.S. In the past, they were the most loyal to the U.S. out of all the African countries that were part of the United Nations. They often supported the U.S.'s decisions. After many years of trading bonds, the  U.S. was confident in saying the Ivory Coast was their main trading partner out of the African Nations. Also, foreign policy makers agreed that the Ivory Coast was a great example of successful capitalism. Although the two countries relationship was usually very strong and positive, there have been a few bumps in the road. For example, one of the Ivory Coast's representatives blamed the U.S. for their large debt, blaming the system of international trade. http://countrystudies.us/ivory-coast/79.htm

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GDP Growth Rate in the United States went down to 0.70 percent in Q1 2017 from 2.10 percent in Q4 2016. Ivory Coast Unemployment Rate declined to 5.30 percent in 2013 from 15.70 percent in 2008. Unemployment Rate in the United States went down to 4.50 percent in Mar 2017 from 4.70 percent in Feb 2017. Ivory Coast Inflation Rate declined to 0.40 percent in Mar 2017 from 1.50 percent in Feb 2017.

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- Total Exports: $11,844,759,193
- Percentage of GDP: 39.49%
- Top Export Partner: Netherlands ($1,427,728,702)
- Top Product Exported: Cocoa ($5,129,729,257)
https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/cote-d'ivoire/tradestats

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- cocoa
- oil
- rubber
- wood
- cashew nuts
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2846.htm

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- plastics
- machinery
- oil
- agricultural products
- vehicles
- steel/iron products
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2846.htm

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1. The Congo's population is about 80 mil

2. People in the Congo only get 200$ per year

3.The life expectancy in the Congo is only 51 years

4. The Congo is bordered by 9 countries

5.The congo has over 200 ethinic groups

http://www.friendsofthecongo.org/resource-center/congo-facts.html

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pop. 20.6 million
area, 124,503 sq miles
major languages. french, indigenous languages.
major religions.islam, christianity,indigenous belief
life expectancy. 55 years (men), 58 years (women)
currency. CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13287216

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Kinshasa is located on the Congo River,320 miles from the mouth of the river. kinshasa is the biggest city in central Africa. It is also the Capital of the Congo. Kinshasa has about 11 million people. The language that most speak in the Congo is French.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo

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Gold, diamonds, copper, wood products and coffee.

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After gaining their independence from France, the Ivory Coast established diplomatic relations with the U.S. in 1960. Between when they gained their independence and the first election occurred in 2011, there were many rebellions and small group revolts. Ouattara, the elected president, was reelected in 2015. The U.S. and the Ivory Coast have  had a good relationship. the U.S. is also part of the effort to help the Ivory Coast get out of their past crisis (UN Operation). In fact, they paid over a quarter of the expenses. The U.S.'s main goals through the operation was to restore peace, encourage disarmament, and reunifying the country. Also, the U.S. wants them to eventually support a democratic government.
The Ivory Coast is eligible for specialized trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The U.S. and Ivory Coast are also both members of the West African and Monetary Union. Both countries provide each other with important imports. The Ivory Coast's embassy in the U.S. is located in Washington DC.
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2846.htm

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In 1990 Mobutu agrees to end ban on multiparty politics and appoints a transitional government, but retains substantial powers. 1991 following riots in Kinshasa. The country saw a mix of unrest and rebellion secession, dictatorship, armed conflict, and neighboring countries. In 2001, following the assassination of the country's president a United Nations peacekeeping mission deployed throughout the country and a transitional government took place in 2003. https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htm

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1.The congo gained independence June 30, 1960.

2.They gained independence from Belgium.

3.Belgium was forced to give  The congo freedom.

4. Belgium elected a president to help

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1961-1968/congo-decolonization

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1.gdp in (2015) 37.75 billion
2.the gdp per capita or (gross domestic product) is 1398.69
3. the gdp growth is 8% annually.
ivory coast exports. cocoa, palm oil and coffee beans but naturally these products are affected by huge fluctuations of international prices and weather conditions

the ivory coast is still a developing nation but it is extremely prosperous for a nation the is fairly new, the united states of america has helped the ivory coast.

the ivory coast protection of property rights is extremely fragile, the reason why is because corruption still persist on the judges, military and the local law enforcement are bribed.
the tax rate of the ivory coast is at %60.0 percent at the moment and that is quite high
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ivory-coast/gdp

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Congo is a developing country.

Natural resources : oil, gold, silver, diamond, coal, hydropower, wood.

1 USD= 1399 Congolese franc

in the early 1990s, Mobutu’s Western allies Forced Congo to reforms.
1990-1995 the economy demonstrated a negative annual growth rate of –8.42 percent.
the Average per capita income Become one of the lowest in the world from 1990 - 2000.
The civil war in the late 1990s makes the economy become worse.
US and congo have signed a bilateral investment treaty in Feb 2 1990.
Congo import medicine, poultry, machinery and wheat from the US. Congo export Oil to the US.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo/Economy

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1991-Soldiers have an outrage for not being paid enough

1996-Rwanda and Uganda attack the Congo

2001-President Laurent kabila is shot and killed by hi bodyguard

2006-The presidential election happened and joseph kabila is president now

2008-Kabila signs a ceasefire with militias in East

2016-Joseph Kabila tries to extend his rule and causes many outrages

http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/content/democratic-republic-congo-short-timeline

.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13286306