Ah, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa's chunky, unabashedly wild megastar. This hefty damsel is overflowing with poetic landscapes, from her lava-belching volcanos to her rainforest gorilla retreats; she's like a thrilling adventure novel you stumble upon at a yard sale. Oh, and she isn't just pretty - this girl's got brains (and minerals) with a wealth of natural resources to her name. Watch out though, she can throw a mean punch once in a while, keeping the thrill-seekers on their toes.