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People and Society of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Congolese (singular and plural)
- Ethnic Groups
- Over 200 African ethnic groups of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic) make up about 45% of the population
- Population
- 102,262,808
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- KINSHASA (capital) 8.798 million; Lubumbashi 1.556 million; Mbuji-Mayi 1.504 million; Kananga 888,000; Kisangani 820,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Medical facilities are severely limited, and medical materials are in short supply. It is wise to carry properly labeled prescription drugs and other medications; an adequate supply of prescription or over-the-counter drugs in local stores or pharmacies is generally not available. Payment for any medical services is expected in cash, in advance of treatment. Malaria is common throughout the DRC and malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended.
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