DR Congo
DR Congo is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is Kinshasa, with a population of approximately 102M and a total area of 2,344,858 km². The official language is French and the currency is the Congolese Franc (CDF).
📊 Quick Facts about DR Congo
DR Congo covers an area of 2,344,858 km² with a population density of 43/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $69.5B ($681 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 37 km.
DR Congo produces roughly 70% of the world's cobalt, the metal at the heart of every lithium-ion battery. It is also the most populous French-speaking nation on Earth and holds most of the Congo Basin rainforest, the planet's second-largest after the Amazon.
✈️ Travel Information for DR Congo
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🏛 Must-See Places in DR Congo
Africa's oldest national park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and the Nyiragongo volcano
An active volcano holding one of the world's largest lava lakes
The world's deepest river at 220 metres and second by discharge volume
The largest French-speaking city in the world, a sprawling riverside megacity
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What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
What continent is DR Congo in?
DR Congo is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
What currency does DR Congo use?
DR Congo uses the Congolese Franc (CDF). The international calling code is +243.
What is the GDP of DR Congo?
DR Congo has a GDP of $69.5B, with a GDP per capita of $681.
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