 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
About The People
Did You Know... Formerly the Belgian Congo, this territory was inhabited by ancient Negrito »» More
Eating & Recipes... Meals are usually eaten with the fingers of the right hand only. When utens »» More
In Their Language... In urban areas, men and women generally shake hands, smile, and greet »» More
Fashion... Western-style clothing is common in most urban areas. Congolese women wear »» More
Socializing... Most Bantu peoples share a common cultural heritage. Most distinctive, perh »» More
Family... The family is the most important focus in a Congolese life. Although family »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the national sport. People also love to play cards, chess, c »» More
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Democratic Republic of the Congo History
The area known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo was populated as early as 10,000 years ago and settled in the 7th and 8th centuries A.D. by Bantus from present-day Nigeria. Discovered in 1482 by Portuguese navigator Diego Cao and later explored by English journalist Henry Morton Stanley, the »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Kinshasa
Population: 62,660,551
GDP: $21,050,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 2,345,410 (sq km) 905,563 (sq mi)
Currency: Congolese francs
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