Congo Democratic Republic of the

The national flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo features a sky-blue field crossed by a red diagonal stripe bordered in yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star in the upper hoist. Blue symbolizes peace, red honors the sacrifices made for the nation, yellow represents prosperity and wealth, and the star reflects a bright future and national unity.

The current flag was officially adopted on February 20, 2006. It is based on an earlier design used after independence in 1960, replacing a different version used between 2003 and 2006. The flag represents the country's sovereignty, hope and commitment to national renewal.

• Official Name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Capital: Kinshasa
• Continent: Africa
• Population: approx. 112 million
• Official Language: French
• Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Famous Attractions
• Virunga National Park
• Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
• Garamba National Park
• Boyoma Falls
• Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second-largest country in Africa, renowned for its vast rainforests, extraordinary biodiversity and the mighty Congo River. Visitors can explore UNESCO World Heritage national parks, observe endangered mountain gorillas, discover spectacular waterfalls and experience one of the world's richest natural environments.