DR Congo map and facts

Democratic Republic of the Congo · Middle Africa, Africa. Capital: Kinshasa.

Kinshasa

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DR Congo in context

DR Congo is home to about 113 million people, 1.41% of the world's population, on 2,344,858 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

Closest in size in Africa: compare DR Congo and Algeria. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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DR Congo FAQ

What is the capital of DR Congo?

The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.

What is the population of DR Congo?

About 113 million people (112,832,000), which ranks 13th of 197 countries.

How big is DR Congo?

DR Congo covers 2,344,858 km² (905,354 sq mi), the 11th-largest country by area.

What continent is DR Congo in?

DR Congo is in Africa, in the Middle Africa subregion.

What countries border DR Congo?

DR Congo borders 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

What language is spoken in DR Congo?

Official or national languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili.

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