Congo, Democratic Republic Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Population: 66 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Kinshasa
  • Area: 2.34 million sq km (905,354 sq miles)
  • Major languages: French, Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba
  • Major religions: Christianity, Islam
  • Life expectancy: 46 years (men), 49 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Congolese franc = 100 centimes
  • Main exports: Diamonds, copper, coffee, cobalt, crude oil
  • GNI per capita: US $150 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .cd
  • International dialling code: +243