What are the natural resources of western region?

* Fertile soil - suitable for cultivation and farming

* Landforms/mountains- for tourism and mineral wealth (copper)

Hydroelectricity:

* Numerous lakes - eg lakes Kivu

Minerals

* Cassiterite

* Tungsten - Rwanda

* Coltan- eastern D.R. Congo

Vegetation/forests:

* Tropical rainforests - source of wood for timber production