Congo (Democratic Republic)
Capital
Kinshasa
Population
~95.2 million
Currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic), Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (March to May and September to November)
Culture & History
Known for: rainforests, mineral wealth, and long civil conflicts
Also famous for: Okapi, Virunga National Park, and Lingala music
Food: Fufu (cassava dough)
Brief History
Belgian Congo; gained independence in 1960; experienced long periods of conflict and instability; vast mineral resources but widespread poverty