Kongo Central facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kongo Central
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| Province du Kongo Central | |
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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.
Images for kids
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Landscape of Kongo Central
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BaKongo masks from the Kongo Central region
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Congo Central para niños
