Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in the center of the African Continent, with a population of 70,916,439,
making it the 19th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Kinshasa with a total population of 10,076,099 .
The country encompasses 2,345, 410 square kilometers making it the 12th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola and Republic of the
Congo.
President Joseph Kabila is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through appointment by the President and holds that position five years. Its form of
government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of February 2006.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, and Tshiluba. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist, Muslim and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it
has 3 AM, 11 FM, 2 Short Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema, its highest point at 5,110 meters and the Atlantic Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Congo and Uele Rivers as well as Lake Albert, Lake Edward,
Lake Kibu, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Mweru, which measure 15,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, mineral processing, consumer
products, cement and commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the Congolese Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the
Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability.
making it the 19th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Kinshasa with a total population of 10,076,099 .
The country encompasses 2,345, 410 square kilometers making it the 12th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola and Republic of the
Congo.
President Joseph Kabila is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through appointment by the President and holds that position five years. Its form of
government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of February 2006.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, and Tshiluba. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist, Muslim and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it
has 3 AM, 11 FM, 2 Short Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema, its highest point at 5,110 meters and the Atlantic Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Congo and Uele Rivers as well as Lake Albert, Lake Edward,
Lake Kibu, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Mweru, which measure 15,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, mineral processing, consumer
products, cement and commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the Congolese Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the
Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability.
| Elephants crossing the Kwa River |
| Gorilla in the Rainforest |
| Hippos swimming in Lake Edward |
| Lake Kivu |
| Lake Tanganyika on Democratic Republic of the Congo's border with Tanzania |
| Mount Stanley, also known as Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema- Democratic Republic of the Congo's highest point |
Democratic Republic of the Congo is very pretty but also very poor and it is on my list of places to help
bring peace and happiness if possible. I even hope to kayak all the lakes and rivers while sightseeing
until I am either dizzy or still hungry for more. Please visit this poor African country.
bring peace and happiness if possible. I even hope to kayak all the lakes and rivers while sightseeing
until I am either dizzy or still hungry for more. Please visit this poor African country.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC
OF THE CONGO
Updated 12/20/10
REPUBLIC
OF THE CONGO
Updated 12/20/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
4.2% (2003 est.)
1.1 million
100,000
1.1 million
100,000
| Kikwit |
| The Congo River with Democratic Republic of the Congo across the river |
| Two boys in a poor Congolese village |
| Kinshasa- Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital and largest city |
| Beach at Muanda on the Atlantic Coast- Democratic Republic of the Congo's lowest and westernmost point |
| Lake Albert on Democratic Republic of Congo's border with Uganda |
| Boma River- the northernmost point of Democratic Republic of the Congo on the border with Central African Republic |
| Luapula River ferry crossing in the Congo Pedacle- the southernmost point of Democratic Republic of the Congo on the border with Zambia |
| Soldiers flying over Aba on Democratic Republic of the Congo's border with Sudan |
| Tribal dress in Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Goma on Lake Kivu- Democratic Republic of the Congo's border with Rwanda |
| Kasai River on Democratic Republic of the Congo's border with Angola |
| Liboke de Viande- a Democratic Republic of the Congo dish of beef wrapped in banana leaves |
| Ubangi River on Democratic Republic of the Congo's border with the Central African Republic |
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