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DR Congo

RD Congo

Middle Africa, Africa

FrenchKikongoLingalaTshilubaSwahili

DR Congo (RD Congo) is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. With a population of 112,832,000 and an area of 2,344,858 km², the capital city is Kinshasa. The official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba and Swahili. The national currency is the Congolese franc (FC CDF).

Quick Facts

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Kinshasa
Capital
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112,832,000
Population
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2,344,858 km²
Area
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FC CDF
Currency
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+243
Dial Code
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.cd
TLD

Economy

DR Congo has a GDP per capita of $649, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$649
GNI per Capita$670

Geography

DR Congo is located in Middle Africa at coordinates 0.00°N, 25.00°E. It shares borders with 9 countries. The highest point is Mount Stanley at 5,109 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates0.00°N, 25.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Stanley
5,109 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCongo
4,700 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00, UTC+02:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in DR Congo, including Stade Tata Raphaël with a capacity of 50,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumStade Tata Raphaël
50,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about DR Congo

What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the population of DR Congo?
DR Congo has a population of approximately 112,832,000 people.
What currency does DR Congo use?
DR Congo uses the Congolese franc (FC CDF).
What languages are spoken in DR Congo?
The official languages of DR Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili.
What is the area of DR Congo?
DR Congo covers a total area of 2,344,858 km².
What is the GDP per capita of DR Congo?
The GDP per capita of DR Congo is approximately $649.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)