- Population: 56 million
- Capital city: Kinshasa
- Major languages spoken: French, Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba
- Major religion: Christianity, Islam
- Fascinating Fact: DR Congo is home to a rare substance called coltan which is used in mobile phone circuit boards. 80% of the world's coltan supply is found in the country. The main area where it's mined is home to the Mountain Gorilla and the animals are disappearing as their land is taken.
Sounds of Africa
To listen to music from the Democratic Republic of Congo, click on the purple link in top right corner of this page.
The track is called M'Fono Yami by Papa Wemba on the Stern's Africa label.
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