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Kongo Central
Province
Province du Kongo Central
Location of Kongo Central
Country Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg 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 83.882/km2 (217.255/sq mi)
Demonym(s) 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 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A province is like a large region or state within a country. Its capital city is Matadi, which is also its largest city. This area used to be called Bas-Congo.

About Kongo Central

Kongo Central is an important part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's located in the western part of the country. This province is known for its beautiful landscapes and its connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

Where is Kongo Central?

Kongo Central is situated in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It shares borders with other provinces and even other countries. The province covers a large area of about 53,920 square kilometers. That's a bit bigger than the country of Slovakia!

People and Languages

The people who live in Kongo Central are often called the Bakongo. As of 2010, about 4.5 million people lived there. The official language spoken in the province is French. However, many people also speak Kikongo, which is a national language of the region.

How Kongo Central is Governed

Kongo Central has its own government, just like a state or region.

  • The government type is unicameral. This means it has one main law-making body.
  • This law-making body is called the Provincial Assembly of Kongo Central. Its job is to create laws and make decisions for the province.
  • The main leader of the province is called the Governor. The Governor helps to manage the province and make sure things run smoothly.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Congo Central para niños

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