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DR Congo

The DR Congo is a country in Middle Africa, covering about 2,344,858 km² (905,351 sq mi). Its capital is Kinshasa. It shares a land border with Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Capital
Kinshasa
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Area
2,344,858 km²
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba and Swahili
Currency
Congolese franc
Calling code
+243
Internet domain
.cd
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