Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire, is located in Central Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second largest state in Africa and has great ethnic and linguistic diversity. The country's history is marked by long Belgian colonial rule, political conflicts and civil wars. Although the country is rich in natural resources, today it is one of the poorest countries in the world. Sights include the Virunga National Park with its mountain gorillas, the Kivu Lakes and the Congo Waterfalls.

Country data Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo at a glance

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Population86.791.000
LanguageFrench
Area2345410 km2
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyCongolese Franc (CDF)
Neighboring countriesTanzania, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia, Burundi, Uganda, Republic of the Congo und Angola

Map Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country borders and location of the capital

Cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo