Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in Africa. Its capital is Kinshasa, and it shares land borders with 9 countries.
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 2,339,894 km² Number 10 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 9 countries
What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
Which countries border Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Kinshasa |
|---|---|---|
 Republic of the Congo | Brazzaville | 19 km (12 mi) |
 Angola | Luanda | 539 km (335 mi) |
 Central African Republic | Bangui | 1,048 km (651 mi) |
 Burundi | Gitega | 1,630 km (1,013 mi) |
 Rwanda | Kigali | 1,665 km (1,035 mi) |
 Zambia | Lusaka | 1,876 km (1,166 mi) |
 Uganda | Kampala | 1,995 km (1,240 mi) |
 South Sudan | Juba | 2,085 km (1,296 mi) |
 Tanzania | Dodoma | 2,275 km (1,414 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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