The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a sky-blue field with a yellow-edged red diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. A large five-pointed yellow star is situated above the diagonal band on the upper hoist side of the field.

DR Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DR Congo (officially Democratic Republic of the Congo) is an independent country located in Middle Africa, Africa. With a population of 112,832,000 people, it ranks #13 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 2,344,858 km² (#12 globally), with a population density of 48 people per km². The capital city is Kinshasa. The official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili.

Key Facts

Population

112,832,000

#13 world ranking

Area

2,344,858 km²

#12 world ranking

Population Density

48/km²

Capital

Kinshasa

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

2

UTC+01:00

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

9

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (9)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the population of DR Congo?
DR Congo has a population of 112,832,000 people, ranking #13 in the world by population.
How big is DR Congo?
DR Congo covers an area of 2,344,858 km², ranking #12 in the world by area. The population density is 48 people per km².
What languages are spoken in DR Congo?
The official languages of DR Congo are: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili.
What is the currency of DR Congo?
The currency of DR Congo is Congolese franc (FC).
What countries border DR Congo?
DR Congo shares borders with 9 countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Zambia, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo.

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