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Essential Democratic Republic of the Congo information
Capital : Kinshasa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa's second-largest country by area at 2,345,409 km². It has a population of about 116 million and faces major security challenges in the East. Capital: Kinshasa.
Weather in Kinshasa
Updated : 2026-04-21 11:30 ⟳
33.8°C
Pluie éparse à proximité
Feels like : 39.5°C
Humidity : 54%
Practical travel information
Population : 116,452,162
Languages :
- français
- lingala
- swahili
- kingwana
- tshiluba
- Kikongo
Currency : FC (Congolese franc)
Continent : Africa
Area : 2,345,409 km²
Coordinates : Lat: -4.33, Lng: 15.31
Government : Semi-presidential republic
National day : June 30 - Independence Day
Essential preparations
Timezone : Africa/Kinshasa
Calling code : +243
Internet domain : .cd
Tap water : unsafe
Driving : Right
Tipping : 10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory
Emergency numbers :
- Police : 117
- Ambulance : 113
- Fire brigade : 118
Electricity : 220V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type C, Type D
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