DR Congo is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 89.6M and an area of 2,344,858 km². Its capital is Kinshasa, French is the official language, and it is a republic. DR Congo shares borders with 9 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalKinshasa
Population89.6M
Area2,344,858 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCongolese Franc
GDP/capita$580
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesRainforestLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Gulf of Guinea
RiversNile, Congo
Geo. linesEquator
BordersRepublic of Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Colonised by Belgium
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Palm oil, Maize, Cassava
MineralsDiamonds, Copper, Cobalt, Uranium, Gold
EnergyHydropower, Oil
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify DR Congo in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down DR Congo efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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