Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo — Festivals and Events
The Congo celebrates the usual holidays – New Year’s Day, Labor Day and Christmas – plus local events commemorating heroes and significant dates in history.
Overview of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Officially name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital: Kinshasa
Largest city: Kinshasa
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Christianity is the majority religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by about 80% of the population. Denominations include Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20% and Kimbanguist 10%. Muslims (mainly Sunni) represent 10% of the population, others (including syncretic sects and indigenous beliefs) account for 10%, according to the CIA World Factbook.