Kongo Central
Kongo Central | |
|---|---|
Province | |
| Province du Kongo Central | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 05°49′S 13°29′E / 5.817°S 13.483°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Capital | Matadi |
| Largest city | Matadi |
| Government | |
| • Type | unicameral |
| • Body | Provincial Assembly of Kongo Central |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53,920 km2 (20,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 est.) | |
| • Total | 4,522,942 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bakongo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Kikongo |
| Website | kongocentral.net |
Kongo Central is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Matadi. It was formerly named Bas-Congo.
References
- ↑ Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
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