Country Statistics

Country Profile: Democratic Republic of Congo

BACKGROUND STATISTICS

*Area:2,345,410km2
Population:70million
Population growth rate:3.07% 2005 est.)
Population density:27/km2 (2005 est.)
Capital:Kinshasa
Currency:Congolese franc (CF)Exchange rateUS$1 = 438CF (2005)
Inflation:9% (2005 est.)
Languages:French is the official language, while Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo and Tshiluba are the four national languages used by Government.
Value of mineral production Diamonds, copper, cobalt, gold