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Democratic Republic of the Congo — silhouette, capital and facts
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in Africa and its capital is Kinshasa. With about 100 million people and 2,344,858 km², it ranks 11th in area and 15th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 100 million
- Area
- 2,344,858 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- Congolese franc
- Flag colors
- light blue, red, yellow
Borders
The Democratic Republic of the Congo shares a land border with 9 countries: Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola.
Fun facts about the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- The okapi, a giraffe relative with zebra-like leg stripes, lives only in the forests of the DRC.
- The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, with stretches more than 200 m deep.
- Congolese rumba was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
Which continent is the Democratic Republic of the Congo in?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in Africa.
Which countries border the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo shares a land border with 9 countries: Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The okapi, a giraffe relative with zebra-like leg stripes, lives only in the forests of the DRC. The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, with stretches more than 200 m deep. Congolese rumba was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in 2021.
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