National Anthem

Arise Congolese
CHOIR
Arise, Congolese,
United by fate,
United in the struggle for independence,
Let us hold up our heads, so long bowed,
And now, for good, let us keep moving boldly ahead, in peace.
Oh, ardent people, by hard work we shall build,
In peace, a country more beautiful than before.

VERSE
Countrymen, sing the sacred hymn of your solidarity,
Proudly salute the golden emblem of your sovereignty, Congo.

REFRAIN
Blessed gift (Congo) of our forefathers (Congo),
Oh beloved (Congo) country,
We shall people your soil and ensure your greatness.
(30 June) Oh gentle sun (30 June) of 30 June,
(Holy day) Be witness (holy day) of the immortal oath of freedom
That we pass on to our children forever.

Source

Capital
Kinshasa

Independence Day
June 30 1960

Population
89,561,403
Latest population

Currency
Congolese Franc
CDF

Emergency numbers
Local numbers only

Languages
French
Lingala (a lingua franca trade language)
Kingwana (a dialect of Kiswahili or Swahili)
Kikongo
Tshiluba