Economically and regionally associated with Southern Africa as a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Democratic Republic of Congo is the third largest country by area on the African continent. The scenic charm, varied culture and numerous attractions have made the charming country of Democratic Republic of Congo an ideal tourists’ paradise.
Location of Democratic Republic of Congo
The country of Democratic Republic of Congo is situated in South Central Africa.
Geography of Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo is bordered by Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda to the east, Zambia to the southeast, Sudan to the northeast, the Republic of Congo and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola to the southwest and the Central African Republic to the north and northwest.
The country can be divided into 4 regions:
- High mountains including the Ngoma, Virunga, Ruwenzori, Blue, Kundelunga and Marungu Mountains
- Mountain terraces, plateaus and dense grasslands
- The low lying central area
- The coastline
Weather of Democratic Republic of Congo
As the country is intersected by the Equator, the seasons are reversed in the north and south. Both of the regions have two short wet seasons and two short dry seasons while the central region experiences an equatorial climate with an average annual precipitation of 1,700 mm.
Population in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 99% of the populations in Democratic Republic of Congo are Black Africans and in addition to this, there are around 200 tribes which are mostly of Bantu origin. The four main tribes seen here include:
- Mongo
- Kongo
- Luba
- Mangbetu-Azande
Religion in Democratic Republic of Congo
Most of the people in Democratic Republic of Congo are Christian with 48% of the population Roman Catholic while 29% are Protestant.
Languages in Democratic Republic of Congo
The official language of Democratic Republic of Congo is French.
Culture of Democratic Republic of Congo
The culture of Democratic Republic of Congo is diverse. The country features numerous attractions, which truly reflect the rich tradition and culture. Democratic Republic of Congo Culture reflects the wide variety of the ethnic groups of the country and to talk about the cultural background, colonial powers must be mentioned.
Cuisine in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo boasts of its tantalizing delicacies. Some of the popular cuisine of the country include Lifuma, kwanga, rice, fish preparations, mwambe and others.
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