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Congo, Democratic Republic of the Capital: Kinshasa Population: 62,660,551 The Geography of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Total Size: 2,345,410 square km Size Comparison: slightly less than one-fourth the size of the US Geographical Coordinates: 0 00 N, 25 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: vast central basin is a low-lying plateau; mountains in east Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Pic Marguerite on Mont Ngaliema (Mount Stanley) 5,110 m Climate: tropical; hot and humid in equatorial river basin; cooler and drier in southern highlands; cooler and wetter in eastern highlands; north of Equator - wet season (April to October), dry season (December to February); south of Equator - wet season (November to March), dry season (April to October) The People of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Type of Government: transitional government Languages Spoken: French (official), Lingala (a lingua franca trade language), Kingwana (a dialect of Kiswahili or Swahili), Kikongo, Tshiluba Independence: 30 June 1960 (from Belgium) National Holiday: Independence Day, 30 June (1960) Nationality: Congolese (singular and plural) Religions: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20%, Kimbanguist 10%, Muslim 10%, other syncretic sects and indigenous beliefs 10% Economy of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Major Industries: mining (diamonds, copper, zinc), mineral processing, consumer products (including textiles, footwear, cigarettes, processed foods and beverages), cement, commercial ship repair Agricultural Products: coffee, sugar, palm oil, rubber, tea, quinine, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, bananas, root crops, corn, fruits; wood products Natural Resources: cobalt, copper, niobium, tantalum, petroleum, industrial and gem diamonds, gold, silver, zinc, manganese, tin, uranium, coal, hydropower, timber Major Exports: diamonds, copper, crude oil, coffee, cobalt Major Imports: foodstuffs, mining and other machinery, transport equipment, fuels Currency: Congolese franc (CDF) National GDP: $40,670,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $1,108,000,000 Brief History of Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup Back to Geography Home Page

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