DR Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa · Middle Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Patrice Lumumba
leader
He was the first prime minister of independent Congo and a major anti-colonial figure.
Local Delicacy
Moambe chicken
A rich Central African dish made with chicken and palm nut sauce.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Congo River
This immense river system is one of Africa's defining geographical features.
Agriculture & Produce
Cassava is the Democratic Republic of the Congo's principal staple and is grown across much of the country.
Bananas and plantains are widely cultivated and are among the country's most important fruit crops.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The guitar is the defining instrument of Congolese rumba and soukous from DR Congo.
Drums are deeply embedded in the country’s many traditional musical cultures.
The likembe thumb piano is widely associated with Congolese traditional and popular roots music.
The saxophone has been prominent in classic Congolese dance bands and urban music.
Hand drums are widely used in rumba and modern ensemble styles in DR Congo.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional dress of DR Congo