Capital: Kinshasa

Population: 73,082,138 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Official Language: French

Unofficial Languages: Lingala, Kingwana, Tshiluba, Kikongo

Main Religions: Christianity, Islam, Kimbanguism

Ethnic Groups: Bantu, Kongo, Mongo, Luba, Mangbetu-Azande/Hamitic

Largest Cities: Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi, Kisangani

Main Sport: Football, Athletics, Handball, Boxing

Political System: Republic