What Are People From Democratic Republic of the Congo Called?

Name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Address: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are called:

People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese.

Demonym:

Congolese

Pronunciation:

/ˌkɒŋɡəˈliːz/

About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital city: Kinshasa.
Second-largest country in Africa by area, rich in natural resources.
Known for vast rainforests, mineral wealth (cobalt, copper, diamonds), and diverse cultures.
French is official language with over 200 indigenous languages spoken.

Quick Facts

Population:: 109,276,265 (2024 est.)
Country:: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region:: Central Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Congo River, from the Kikongo word 'nzadi' meaning 'river'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Republic of the Congo

west across the Congo River

People are called:

Congolese

Central African Republic

north of Democratic Republic of the Congo

People are called:

Central African

Angola

south of Democratic Republic of the Congo

People are called:

Angolan

Quick Facts

Population:: 109,276,265 (2024 est.)
Country:: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region:: Central Africa

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