Working in the DRC

Population72 million
CapitalKinshasa
LanguageFrench (Official), Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, Tshiluba
CurrencyCongolese Franc (CDF)
Government TypeSemi-presidential republic
Capital CityKinshasa
GDP Growth

2007 - 6.3%

2008 - 6.2%

2009 - 2.7%

Key IndustriesMining (diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt, coltran, zinc), mineral processing, consumer products (including textiles, footwear, tobacco , processed foods and beverages), cement, commercial ship repair
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