Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state in Congo Basin and Katanga (Central and Southern Africa) that has existed since 1997 CE. Its people spoke Bantu languages (Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda).
The Second Congo War of 1998 to 2003 drew in nine African countries and caused millions of deaths. Fighting continues in the east, and the country supplies most of the world's cobalt.
See Democratic Republic of the Congo on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1997 CE to the present
- Duration
- 28 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Congo Basin and Katanga, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Bantu
- Capital
- Kinshasa
Came from
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
Questions
When did Democratic Republic of the Congo exist?
1997 CE to the present, about 28 years.
Where was Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Congo Basin and Katanga, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Kinshasa.
What language did Democratic Republic of the Congo speak?
Bantu. This family includes Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda.
What came before Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Zaire.