CONGO, Democratic Republic of the, (ex-ZAIRE)

estimate population 56,861,100 - Capital City Kinshasa

Some Facts About Zaire

Official Name, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Area, 2,344,885 square kilometres (905,365 square miles). Major Language, French (official). Highest Peak, Margherita. Major River, Congo. Major Lake, Tanganyika. Major Cities Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi, Kisangani and Kananga. Monetary Unit, new Congolese franc.

 

 

 

 

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