Tranquil view of the Bukavu waterfront with modern architecture and lake in Sud-Kivu, DRC.

Aerial shot capturing the rural village landscape in DR Congo's lush green environment.

Two fishermen in a traditional wooden boat on Lake Kivu near Goma, DR Congo during sunset.

Colorful lakeside architecture in Bukavu, DRC, with a vibrant skyline and vibrant waterscape.

Urban landscape of Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, featuring waterfront buildings and Lake Kivu.

DR Congo

Africa · Middle Africa

Very Low PeaceModerate Cost of Living

Low Development

Population109.3M15th

GDP / Capita$649Low income

PPP / Capita$2KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.605Very High

Life Expectancy62 yrsVery Low

Vast mineral wealth, chronic instability — world's second largest rainforest.

At a Glance

LowSafety

AffordableCost of Living

CriticalWater Access

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DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa and one of the most biodiverse places on earth, home to the Congo rainforest, rare mountain gorillas, and the powerful Congo River. The culture is enormously rich, with a music tradition that gave the world Congolese rumba and soukous. It is a challenging destination requiring careful planning, but those who make it will encounter something genuinely extraordinary.

Richest mineral deposits of any country — including 70% of the world's coltan for electronics.
Largest French-speaking country in the world by population.
The Congo River is the world's deepest river — over 220 metres in places.

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