DR Congo
Heart of African Rainforest
Overview
Africa's second-largest country by area, home to vast mineral wealth, the Congo River basin's dense rainforest, and extraordinary biodiversity amid ongoing instability.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Land Area
2,344,858 km²
Capital
Kinshasa
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Currencies
Congolese franc (FC)
At a Glance
43
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
21
Freedom
64
Life Expectancy
61.6 yrs
Median Age
15.8 yrs
Urbanization
48%
Cost Index
38
Housing Index
17
Healthcare Access
25/100
Climate
Average Temperature
24.5°C
Average AQI
57
Most Temperate Cities
1 Bandundu 26.7°C
2 Mushie 26.4°C
3 Mbandaka 26.3°C
4 Inongo 26.3°C
5 Gbadolite 26.2°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Kasaji 57 AQI
2 Kasongo-Lunda 57 AQI
3 Kinshasa 57 AQI
4 Mbuji-Mayi 57 AQI
5 Lubumbashi 57 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 43 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.16% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 24 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 80/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025