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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Also Known As DR Congo · Zaire (the country's name from 1971 to 1997)
Middle Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in Central Africa centered on the Congo Basin, most of its terrain covered by dense rainforest and crossed by many rivers, with mountainous terrain in the east and southeast. It gained independence from Belgium on 30 June 1960. President Mobutu Sese Seko renamed the country Zaire in October 1971, a name it carried until 1997; it is also known today as DR Congo or Congo-Kinshasa, distinguishing it from the neighboring Republic of the Congo. Its capital, largest city and economic center is Kinshasa.

Facts
Capital
Kinshasa 2
Population
116,452,000 2
Population Estimate Year
2026 2
Area (sq km)
2,345,409 2
Independence or Founding Year
1960 2
Independence from Belgium, 30 June 1960.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
Low 4
Government Type
Republic 3
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Regions

Kasaï region

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cities

Filter Cities102 entries

Aketi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Aru

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bakwa-Kalonji

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bandundu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Basankusu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Basoko

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Beni

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Binga

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Boende

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bolobo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Boma

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bukama

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bukavu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bulungu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bumba

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunagana

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Businga

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Buta

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Butembo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diyaba-Lubue

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Djugu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dungu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fungurume

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gandajika

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gbadolite

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gemena

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Goma

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Idiofa

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ilebo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Inkisi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Inongo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Isiro

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kabalo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kabinda

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kalemie

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kalima

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kambove

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kamina

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kananga

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kaniama

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kanyabayonga

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasangulu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasongo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Katanda

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Katwa

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kayna

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kenankuna

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kenge

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kikwit

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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FAQs

Why was the Democratic Republic of the Congo once called Zaire?

Mobutu renamed it after the Congo River's past name in October 1971.

President Mobutu Sese Seko renamed the country Zaire in October 1971. Zaire was a past name for the Congo River.
Connections

Associated With

Albertine Rift, Landforms
Boyoma Falls, Bodies of Water
Central Africa, Regions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the nine states the UN Middle Africa definition names.

Source Central Africa (Wikipedia)
Congolian Rainforests, Landforms
Cuvette Centrale, Bodies of Water
Kinshasa, Cities
Source Kinshasa (Wikipedia)
Lake Albert, Bodies of Water
Lake Edward, Bodies of Water
Lake Kivu, Bodies of Water
Lake Mweru, Bodies of Water
Sub-Saharan Africa, Regions
Source Sub-Saharan Africa (Wikipedia)
The Congo Basin, Landforms
Source Democratic Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
The Great Rift Valley, Landforms
Source East African Rift (Wikipedia)
The Nile, Bodies of Water
Source Nile (Wikipedia)
Virunga National Park, Protected Areas
Source Virunga National Park (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Angola, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Angola
Central African Republic, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Central African Republic
Lake Tanganyika, Bodies of Water
Source Lake Tanganyika (Wikipedia)
Republic of the Congo, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Republic of the Congo
Rwanda, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Rwanda
South Sudan, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: South Sudan

Has Capital

Kinshasa, Cities

Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Source Kinshasa (Wikipedia)

Long-Form Articles

The many names of the Congo, Articles

Rivers Through Territory

Kasai River, Bodies of Water
The Congo River, Bodies of Water
Source Congo River (Wikipedia)
Ubangi River, Bodies of Water
In the Other Atlases

Same As

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Also in Political Atlas: the same subject.

Governed By

Suminwa Government

Also in Political Atlas: which governs this subject.

Source Judith Suminwa (Wikipedia)tier 2
Tshisekedi Administration

Also in Political Atlas: which governs this subject.

Source Felix Tshisekedi (Wikipedia)tier 2

Nationals Include

Paul Panda Farnana

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Paul Panda Farnana
Bodo (painter)

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Bodo (painter)
Chéri Chérin

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Chéri Chérin
Chéri Samba

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Pilipili Mulongoy

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Tshibumba Kanda-Matulu

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Marcel Lihau

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Nicolas Bayona Ba Meya

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Denis Mukwege

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Denis Mukwege (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Congolese humanitarian, gynecologist and Pentecostal pastor
Felix Tshisekedi

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Felix Tshisekedi (Wikipedia)Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo (French: [feliks ɑ̃twan tʃisekedi tʃilombo]; born 13 June 1963) is a Congolese politician who is the fifth president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving since 2019.
Judith Suminwa

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Judith Suminwa (Wikipedia)Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
Judith Suminwa Tuluka (born 19 October 1967) is a Congolese politician who has served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2024, and is the first woman to hold the position.
Léon Kengo wa Dondo

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Léon Kengo wa Dondo (Wikipedia)Lead, country
Quote, Lead, country
is a Congolese politician
Patrice Lumumba

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Patrice Lumumba (Wikipedia)Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
Patrice Émery Lumumba ( pə-TREESS luu-MUUM-bə; born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa; 2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961) was a Congolese politician, independence leader and revolutionary who served as the first prime minister of the First Congolese Republic (modern day Democratic Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960, following his party's success in the May 1960 election.
Simon Kimbangu

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Simon Kimbangu (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Simon Kimbangu (September 12, 1887 – October 12, 1951) was a Congolese religious leader who founded the Christian new religious movement Kimbanguism.
Sophie Kanza

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Sophie Kanza (Wikipedia)Lead section
Quote, Lead section
was a Congolese politician
Cédric Mongongu

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Cédric Mongongu (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for the DR Congo national team
Dikembe Mutombo

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Dikembe Mutombo

Origin Of

Bodo (painter)

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Chéri Samba

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Pilipili Mulongoy

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Pilipili Mulongoy (Wikipedia)Wikipedia sections
Quote, Wikipedia sections
was born on February 12, 1914, in Ankoro, a town in the Shaba Province of the Belgian Congo, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Isombe

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Location Of

Second Congo War

Also in War and Military Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source Second Congo War - WikipediaInfobox: location
Quote, Infobox: location
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Site Of

Central Bank of the Congo

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Beaded wood mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Beaded wood mouse (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Uganda.
Bell groove-toothed swamp rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bell groove-toothed swamp rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
found in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Benito roundleaf bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Hipposideros beatus (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cote d'Ivoire · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Equatorial Guinea
Bini free-tailed bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bini free-tailed bat (Wikipedia)Range and habitat
Quote, Range and habitat
The Bini free-tailed bat has been documented in the following countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Black crested mangabey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Black crested mangabey (Wikipedia)Lead, range, where it lives
Quote, Lead, range, where it lives
It is only found in Democratic Republic of the Congo with a small habitat extending to Angola.
Black Spleenwort

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Black-footed mongoose

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Black-footed mongoose (Wikipedia)Lead, where it lives
Quote, Lead, where it lives
from eastern Nigeria to the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Blue Marlin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Bluegill

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Bocage's rock rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bocage's rock rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Boehm's bush squirrel

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Boehm's bush squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Quote, Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Boehm's bush squirrel (Paraxerus boehmi) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Boehm's gerbil

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Boehm's gerbil (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
Bohor Reedbuck

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bohor reedbuck (Wikipedia)Lead, where it lives
Quote, Lead, where it lives
The bohor reedbuck is native to Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.
Book Scorpion

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Brown greater galago

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Descriptions of Otolemur crassicaudatus (Handbook of the Mammals of the World text)Status and Conservation
Quote, Status and Conservation
It occurs in numerous protected areas in Angola, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Buffoon striped grass mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Buffoon striped grass mouse (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, and possibly Rwanda.
Bushpig

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bushpig (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
occurs from Ethiopia and Somalia in the north to southeastern DR Congo and southwards through the Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces, South Africa
Bushveld gerbil

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Bushveld gerbil (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Cacao (Theobroma cacao)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Callewaert's mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Callewaert's mouse (Wikipedia)Range sentence
Quote, Range sentence
highlands of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Carruther's mountain squirrel

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Carruther's mountain squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Quote, Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
The Carruther's mountain squirrel (Funisciurus carruthersi) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Central African oyan

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Central African oyan (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
The Central African oyan is endemic to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo east to the Albertine Rift.
Central African potto

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Central African potto (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
This species ranges from Nigeria east to the Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo, and south to Angola.
Central chimpanzee

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Central chimpanzee (Wikipedia)Lead and Habitat
Quote, Lead and Habitat
mostly in Gabon, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Charming thicket rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Charming thicket rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Common Carp

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Common redshank

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Common rufous-nosed rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Common rufous-nosed rat (Wikipedia)Range
Quote, Range
It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Congo Basin Rainforest

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Congo clawless otter

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Congo clawless otter (Wikipedia)Lead, where it lives
Quote, Lead, where it lives
This clawless otter is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Uganda, and possibly Burundi and Nigeria.
Congo gerbil

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Congo gerbil (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
is a species of rodent found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and possibly Uganda.
Congo rope squirrel

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Congo rope squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo south of the Congo River, western Angola, and northern Namibia.
Creek groove-toothed swamp rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Creek groove-toothed swamp rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Crested mona monkey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Crested mona monkey (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
Western central Africa from the Cross River in Nigeria and southern Cameroon south to Cabinda, Angola, including Bioko Island, and east into the Central African Republic, eastern Congo and the northern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cyclops roundleaf bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Doryrhina cyclops (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cote d'Ivoire · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Equatorial Guinea
Daisy stingray

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Daisy stingray (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
The known range of the daisy stingray extends from Senegal to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dalbergia melanoxylon

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

D'Anchieta's fruit bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source D'Anchieta's fruit bat (Wikipedia)Distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Quote, Distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Zambia, where it lives in subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna.
Dapidodigma demeter

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dapidodigma demeter (Wikipedia)Lead, range in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Quote, Lead, range in Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is found in Africa, specially in the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Uganda.
De Brazza's monkey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source De Brazza's monkey (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
De Brazza's monkeys range across the swamps, bamboo and dry mountain forests of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, South Sudan, Nigeria and Uganda
Dent's vlei rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dent's vlei rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range, Congo
Quote, Lead, range, Congo
It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Dobson's epauletted fruit bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dobson's epauletted fruit bat (Wikipedia)Distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Quote, Distribution, Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Drosophila melanogaster

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Dryas monkey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dryas monkey (Wikipedia)Conservation, where it lives
Quote, Conservation, where it lives
The community-managed Kokolopori Reserve in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was initially considered a key to its survival
Dudu's brush-furred rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dudu's brush-furred rat (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is native to the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, from Kisangani to the eastern mountains of Garamba, Blukwa and Djugu to Irangi.
Duke of Abruzzi's free-tailed bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Duke of Abruzzi's free-tailed bat (Wikipedia)Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Quote, Lead, range democratic-republic-of-the-congo
It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Dusky bushbaby

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dusky bushbaby (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
it is found in forests in Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
East African potto

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source East African potto (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
This species ranges from the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo east to western Kenya.
Eastern chimpanzee

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Eastern chimpanzee (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is native to the Central African Republic, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
Eastern gorilla

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Eastern gorilla (Wikipedia)Distribution and ecology, range
Quote, Distribution and ecology, range
Mountain gorillas are restricted to the mountain rainforest and subalpine forest of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), southwestern Uganda and Rwanda.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
View the Source
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section, alt names
    also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo
  • Zaire period section
    It was renamed Zaire, a past name for the Congo River, in October 1971 by President Mobutu Sese Seko
  • Infobox
    The capital, largest city, and economic center is Kinshasa.
  • Infobox, Area
    2,345,409 km2 (905,567 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Population
    2026 estimate: 116,452,000
  • Article text
    In 2026, 52% of the population had access to water services (29% in rural areas).
  • Article text
    The Belgian Congo achieved independence on 30 June 1960 under the name "Republic of the Congo".
  • Lead section
    Centered on the Congo Basin, most of the DRC's terrain is covered by dense rainforests and is crossed by many rivers. The east and southeast are mountainous.
  • On Continent: Africa
  • Associated With: The Congo Basin
View the Source
3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Democratic Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    37 km
  • Government, Government type
    semi-presidential republic
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record COD, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record COD, incomeLevel
"name": "Congo, Dem. Rep.", "region": { "id": "SSF", "iso2code": "ZG", "value": "Sub-Saharan Africa " }, "adminregion": { "id": "SSA", "iso2code": "ZF", "value": "Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "LIC", "iso2code": "XM", "value": "Low income" }
View the Source
Central Africa (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationDefinition section, DRC associated-with edge
Quote, Definition section, DRC associated-with edge
the United Nations geoscheme identifies it as Middle Africa, comprising nine sovereign states including the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
View the Source
Wikidata: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wikidata Q974, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Congo River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Course description
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Course description
running by Matadi and Boma, and into the sea at Muanda
View the Source
Lake Tanganyika (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Lake Tanganyika, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Lake Tanganyika, Lead section
The lake is shared among four countries-Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC), Burundi, and Zambia-with Tanzania (46%) and the DRC (40%) possessing the majority of the lake.
View the Source
Nile (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Nile, Article text
Quote, Associated With: The Nile, Article text
Eleven countries are wholly or partially within the basin: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
View the Source
Kinshasa (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Kinshasa, Infobox, Country
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Has Capital: Kinshasa, Lead section
    Kinshasa (; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville (Dutch: Leopoldstad) from 1881 to 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
View the Source
East African Rift (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Great Rift Valley, Extent section
Quote, Associated With: The Great Rift Valley, Extent section
The Western Rift Valley includes the Albertine Rift, which transects Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi through the Ruzizi Plain, and farther south Tanzania, Zambia, the valley of Lake Malawi and Mozambique.
View the Source
Wikidata: Virunga National Park
Encompasses: Virunga National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Salonga National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Salonga National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Wikidata: Mangroves National Park
Encompasses: Mangroves National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Wikidata: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Encompasses: Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Kasaï region (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Kasaï region, Lead section, first sentence
Quote, Encompasses: Kasaï region, Lead section, first sentence
is a geographic and cultural region in south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Angola
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Angola, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Angola, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,646 km (of which 225 km is the boundary of discontiguous Cabinda Province)
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Rwanda
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Rwanda, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Rwanda, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo 221 km
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: South Sudan
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: South Sudan, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: South Sudan, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo 714 km
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Central African Republic
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Central African Republic, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Central African Republic, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,747 km, Republic of the Congo 487 km
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Republic of the Congo, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,775 km
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GeoNames: Aketi
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P PPL CD
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GeoNames: Aru
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P PPL CD
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GeoNames: Bakwa-Kalonji
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P PPL CD
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GeoNames: Basankusu
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GeoNames: Basoko
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GeoNames: Binga
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GeoNames: Bolobo
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GeoNames: Bukama
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GeoNames: Bulungu
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GeoNames: Bumba
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GeoNames: Businga
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GeoNames: Djugu
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GeoNames: Dungu
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Kambove (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Kambove, Lead
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Kambove is a town in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Libenge (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Libenge, Lead
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Libenge is a town in Sud-Ubangi Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Manono (Wikipedia)
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Manono is a town and territory in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Mweka (Wikipedia)
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Mweka is a town in southern-central Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Yangambi (Wikipedia)
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Yangambi is a town in Isangi territory of Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Fungurume (Wikipedia)
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Fungurume is a town in Lualaba province, in southeast Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Kanyabayonga (Wikipedia)
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Kanyabayonga (also Kanya Bayonga, Kanyabayungu) is a town straddling the Lubero and Rutshuru territories of North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Lodja (Wikipedia)
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Lodja is a remote town in the Sankuru (formerly Kasaï-Oriental) province in central Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Masi-Manimba (Wikipedia)
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Masi-Manimba is a town in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the headquarters of the Masi-Manimba Territory.
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Mwene-Ditu (Wikipedia)
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Mwene-Ditu is a town in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lomami Province.
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Kabalo (Wikipedia)
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Kabalo is a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Kongolo (Wikipedia)
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Kongolo is a town in Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Mangai (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Mangai, Lead
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Mangai is a town in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Mongbwalu (Wikipedia)
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Mongbwalu is a small town in the Djugu Territory of the Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Tshela (Wikipedia)
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Tshela (or Tsela) is the main town of Bas-fleuve district in Kongo Central Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ilebo (Wikipedia)
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is a town in Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Kimpese (Wikipedia)
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Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Luebo (Wikipedia)
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of Kasai Province in south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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lying on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Pweto (Wikipedia)
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in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Idiofa (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Idiofa, Lead
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Idiofa is a town in Kwilu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Kasongo (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Kasongo, Lead
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Kasongo, also known as Piani Kasongo, is a town and territory in the Maniema Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Lubero (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Lubero, Lead
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Lubero is a town in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Miabi (Wikipedia)
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Miabi is also the name of a town within the territory.
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Oicha (Wikipedia)
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Oicha is a city in North Kivu Province, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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GeoNames: Gandajika
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GeoNames: Inkisi
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GeoNames: Kalima
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GeoNames: Kasangulu
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GeoNames: Kipushi
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GeoNames: Kutu
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GeoNames: Lubao
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GeoNames: Lukula
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GeoNames: Mangina
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GeoNames: Mbanza-Ngungu
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GeoNames: Baudhuinville
Encompasses: Moba, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Mushie
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GeoNames: Nioki
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GeoNames: Rutshuru
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GeoNames: Watsa
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GeoNames: Zongo
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GeoNames: Beni
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GeoNames: Kaniama
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GeoNames: Katanda
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GeoNames: Katwa
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GeoNames: Kayna
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GeoNames: Kipamba
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GeoNames: Kirumba
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GeoNames: Kituku
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GeoNames: Luputa
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GeoNames: Malemba-Nkulu
Encompasses: Malemba-Nkulu, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Mokambo
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GeoNames: Mulongo
Encompasses: Mulongo, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Nyunzu
Encompasses: Nyunzu, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Tshilenge
Encompasses: Tshilenge, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Dibaya-Lubwe
Encompasses: Diyaba-Lubue, GeoNames hierarchy line
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GeoNames: Kabeya-Kamwanga
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