Africa

DR Congo

DR Congo is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of DR Congo

Quick Facts

Capital
Kinshasa
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Population
112.8 million
Area
2,344,858 km²
Currency
Congolese franc (CDF)
Official language
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code
+243
Internet TLD
.cd
Time zone
UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
DR Congo map preview: 0.00, 25.00

Geography

DR Congo is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 0, 25; it has Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

Neighboring countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

People and Culture

DR Congo uses French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in DR Congo varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

DR Congo is recorded with the official name Democratic Republic of the Congo. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about DR Congo

What is the capital of DR Congo?

The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.

What continent is DR Congo in?

DR Congo is in Africa.

What currency does DR Congo use?

DR Congo uses the Congolese franc.

What language is spoken in DR Congo?

French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili is listed for DR Congo in this database.

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