Democratic Republic of the Congo

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République Démocratique du Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
125px-Flag_of_Congo_Kinshasa_svg.png 85px-Zaire_Coat_of_Arms_svg.png
Flag Coat of arms
Motto
"Paix – Justice – Travail" (French)
"Peace – Justice – Work"
Anthem
Debout Congolais
Capital
(and largest city) 		Kinshasa
4°19′S 15°19′E
Official languages French
Recognized regional languages Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Tshiluba
Demonym Congolese
Government
 - President
 - Prime Minister 		Parliamentary republic
to be decided
Étienne Tshisekedi
Legislature
 - Upper house
 - Lower house 		Parliament
Senate
House of Representatives
Independence
 - from Belgium
June 30, 1960
Area
 - Total

 - Water (%)
2,344,858 km²
905,355 sq mi
3.3
Population
 - July 2009 estimate
 - Density
 
68,692,542
29.3/km²
75.9/sq mi
GDP (PPP)
 - Total
 - Per capita 		2009 estimate
$226.685 billion
$3,300
GDP (nominal)
 - Total
 - Per capita 		2009 estimate
$118.838 billion
$1,730
Gini (2001) 54.5 (high)
HDI (2007) 0.650 (medium)
Currency Congolese franc (CDF)
Time zone
- Summer (DST) 		WAT, CAT (UTC +1 to +2)
not observed (UTC +1 to +2)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD .cd
Calling code +243
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