DR Congo: flag, capital and facts

Flag of DR Congo

DR Congo is a country in Middle Africa. Its capital is Kinshasa. It covers about 2,344,858 km² (905,354 sq mi). Official languages include French, Kikongo, Lingala and Tshiluba. It shares land borders with 9 countries.

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DR Congo at a glance

Official name
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital
Kinshasa
Region
Middle Africa (Africa)
Area
2,344,858 km² (905,354 sq mi)
Official languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba and Swahili
Currency
Congolese franc (FC)
People
Congolese
Calling code
+243
Internet domain
.cd
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.

DR Congo is in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.

DR Congo uses the Congolese franc (FC).

DR Congo has 5 official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba and Swahili.

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

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).