Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩
Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩: capital Kinshasa, population 100 million, located in Africa. Currency: Congolese Franc (FC). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kinshasa
- Population: 100 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: Congolese Franc (FC)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Area: 2,344,858 km² (905,354 sq mi)
- Region: Middle Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Congolese
- Internet domain: .cd
Fun Facts About Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Has the second-largest rainforest in the world.
- Home to the okapi, an animal found nowhere else in the wild.
- The Congo River is the deepest river in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democratic Republic of the Congo known for?
Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for several things — Has the second-largest rainforest in the world; Home to the okapi, an animal found nowhere else in the wild; The Congo River is the deepest river in the world.
How big is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo covers about 2,344,858 square kilometers (905,354 square miles), in the Middle Africa region.
Is Democratic Republic of the Congo landlocked?
No. Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline and shares land borders with 9 neighboring countries.
What are people from Democratic Republic of the Congo called?
People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese.
What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
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