DRC Facts…
| Official Name | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Common Name | DRC – /ˌdi ɑɹ ˈci/ – (aka: DR Congo) |
| Nationality | Congolese (singular and plural) – noun, Congolese or Congo – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from Belgium) |
| Administrative Divisions | 26 provinces |
| Total Population | 111.9 million (#14) with 47.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Kinshasa (capital city), Mbuji-Mayi, Lubumbashi |
| Major Languages | Luba, Mongo, French (official), Kinyarwanda |
| Electricity Access | 20.7% of total population |
| Internet Access | 23.2% of total population |
| Currency | Congolese Francs (CDF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $103.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,100 (#226) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 2,344,858 sq km / 905,355 sq mi (#12) with 3.3% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Arise Congolese”