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About The Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo by ISBN: 9780199685691Publication Date: 2015Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest country in equatorial Africa; it is bounded by nine other countries and has an outlet to the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Congo. It was known as Zaïre from 1971–1997.
Fast Facts
Capital: Kinshasa.
Current estimated population, about 96 million.
Area: 2,344,858 sq km (905,355 sq miles).
Ethnic groups: Luba, Kongo, Mongo, and Mangbetu-Azande: about 45%; over 200 other groups, including Rwanda, Bangi, Ngale, Rundi, Teke, Boa, Chokwe, Lugbara, and Banda.
Languages: French (official); Lingala; Kingwana; Kikongo; Tshiluba; Swahili; local languages.
First Prime Minister: Patrice Lumumba
Library Catalog
- Herskovits Library Search This link opens in a new windowThe Herskovits Library's collection includes photographs, maps, posters, videos, books in African languages, archival materials and manuscripts, as well as art objects, ephemeral materials and other artifacts, many of which are digitally accessible.