What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
- Official name
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Congolese franc
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
- Land neighbours
- Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
- Area
- 2,344,858 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +243
- Internet domain
- .cd
Quick answers about DR Congo
What currency is used in DR Congo?
DR Congo uses Congolese franc.
Where is DR Congo?
DR Congo is in Middle Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in DR Congo?
The reference languages listed for DR Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili.
Which countries border DR Congo?
DR Congo shares listed land borders with Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
Is DR Congo landlocked?
No. DR Congo is not landlocked.
States and provinces in DR Congo
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.