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