DR Congo
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa. DR Congo is in Africa.
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 2,344,858 km²
- Population
- 105,789,731 (2023, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
- Currency
- Congolese Franc (CDF)
- Neighbours
- Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
- Landlocked
- No
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Provinces of DR Congo
DR Congo has 26 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bas-Uele | Buta | 1,369,600 | 148,331 |
| Équateur | Mbandaka | 1,856,000 | 103,902 |
| Haut-Katanga Province | Lubumbashi | 5,718,800 | 132,425 |
| Haut-Lomami Province | Kamina | 3,662,800 | 108,204 |
| Haut-Uele | Isiro | 2,242,500 | 89,683 |
| Ituri Province | Bunia | 4,392,200 | 65,658 |
| Kasaï District | Luebo | ||
| Kasai-Oriental | Mbuji-Mayi | 3,864,300 | 9,481 |
| Kinshasa | 14,565,700 | 9,965 | |
| Kongo Central | Matadi | 6,838,500 | 53,920 |
| Kwango Province | Kenge | 2,618,700 | 89,974 |
| Kwilu | Bandundu | 6,682,300 | 78,219 |
| Lomami Province | Kabinda | 3,001,900 | 56,426 |
| Lualaba Province | Kolwezi | 3,183,300 | 121,308 |
| Lulua District | Kananga | ||
| Mai-Ndombe Province | Inongo | 2,254,100 | 127,465 |
| Maniema | Kindu | 2,856,300 | 132,520 |
| Mongala | Lisala | 2,114,100 | 58,141 |
| North Kivu | Goma | 8,147,400 | 59,483 |
| North Ubangi | Gbadolite | 1,269,000 | 56,644 |
| Sankuru | Lusambo | 2,593,400 | 105,000 |
| South Kivu | Bukavu | 7,066,400 | 64,791 |
| South Ubangi | Gemena | 2,987,100 | 51,648 |
| Tanganyika | Kalemie | 3,792,200 | 134,940 |
| Tshopo | Kisangani | 2,829,700 | 199,567 |
| Tshuapa | Boende | 1,944,500 | 132,940 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
Which continent is DR Congo in?
DR Congo is in Africa.
How big is DR Congo?
DR Congo covers 2,344,858 km². It is number 11 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of DR Congo?
Wikidata lists the population of DR Congo as 105,789,731 (2023).
How many provinces does DR Congo have?
DR Congo has 26 first-level administrative divisions, including Bas-Uele, Équateur, and Haut-Katanga Province.
Which countries border DR Congo?
DR Congo shares land borders with Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.