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• Democratic Republic of the CongoSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
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• Important Addresses• What should I see?
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Overview of Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, is a state located in Central Africa, with a short Atlantic coastline (37 km). It is the third largest country in Africa by area after Sudan and Algeria and the twelfth largest in the world.
Area
Total 2,345,409 km2 (12th)
Water (%) 4.3
Population
2010 estimate 70,916,439 (19th)
Density 29.3/km2 (182nd)
75.9/sq mi
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)
Time zone
WAT, CAT (UTC+1 to +2)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+1 to +2)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .cd
Calling code: 243
Officially name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital: Kinshasa
Largest city: Kinshasa
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Capital: Kinshasa
Largest city: Kinshasa
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, is a state located in Central Africa, with a short Atlantic coastline (37 km). It is the third largest country in Africa by area after Sudan and Algeria and the twelfth largest in the world.
Area
Total 2,345,409 km2 (12th)
Water (%) 4.3
Population
2010 estimate 70,916,439 (19th)
Density 29.3/km2 (182nd)
75.9/sq mi
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)
Time zone
WAT, CAT (UTC+1 to +2)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+1 to +2)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .cd
Calling code: 243
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