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Flag of DR Congo
CD · Africa

DR Congo

DR Congo is a sovereign country in Middle Africa with coastal access and land borders with Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, and others. Kinshasa is the capital; key languages include French, Kikongo, and Lingala; the listed currency is Congolese franc (CDF); population is about 112.8M.

Capital
Kinshasa
Currency
Congolese franc (CDF)
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
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Flag of France
FR · Europe

France

France is centered in Western Europe with Atlantic, Mediterranean, and English Channel coastlines. Paris is its capital, and the country is known for culture, diplomacy, design, aerospace, agriculture, and one of Europe’s largest economies.

Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
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Population

DR Congo116.5M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France66.7M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

DR Congo$91B
2025 · current USD
France$3.4T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

DR Congo$806.8
2025 · current USD
France$49K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

DR Congo5.8%
2025 annual growth
France0.8%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

DR Congo62.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France83.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

DR Congo2,344,858 km²
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France551,695 km²
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Median age

DR Congo15.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France42.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

DR Congo45.1%
World Bank · 2025
France78.8%
World Bank · 2025

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DR Congo
France
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DR Congo leads this comparison with 116.5M people.

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DR Congo essentials

Subregion
Middle Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Kinshasa is the capital city.
  • DR Congo covers 2,344,858 km².
  • DR Congo has coastal access.
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France essentials

Subregion
Western Europe
Time zones
UTC+1 / UTC+2 in mainland France
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type C / E
Emergency
112; ambulance 15; police 17; fire 18
  • Paris is the capital city.
  • France covers 551,695 km².
  • France has coastal access.