Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  | South Sudan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Republic of South Sudan |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kinshasa | Juba |
Latitude  | 4° 0′ 0″ S | 6° 55′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ E | 30° 42′ 0″ E |
The total area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 2,345,409 sq km, and the total area of South Sudan is 644,329 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is bigger than South Sudan by 1,701,080 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is around 3.64 times bigger than South Sudan.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,345,409 Sq km | 644,329 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,701,080 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 905,567 Sq Mile | 248,777 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 656,790 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 3.32 % | 0.7 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kinshasa | Juba |
Demonyms  | Congolese | South Sudanese |
Official Languages  | French | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal presidential republic under a provisional government within dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95.4 % | 60.5 % |
The people of Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese, and the people of South Sudan are called South Sudanese.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Congolese franc | South Sudanese pound |
Currency Symbol  | CDF | SSP |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +243 | +211 |
Internet TLD  | .cd | .ss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CD | SS |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Debout Congolais | South Sudan Oyee! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Arise, Congolese | South Sudan Oyee |
National Animal  | Okapi | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Okapi | Crested Crane |
National Flower  | Protea | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Wrestling |
National Colors  | Blue, yellow and red | Black, red, green, blue, yellow and white |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:58 PM | 07:58 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Democratic Republic of the Congo is [06:58 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in South Sudan is [07:58 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025].
Democratic Republic of the Congo is [ 1 hours ] behind of South Sudan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2023 is estimated to be around 102,262,808, and the total population of South Sudan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,088,796.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo had 91,174,012 more people than South Sudan.
The annual Population Growth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.36% and the annual population growth in South Sudan is 0.00%.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 31.3 % | 28.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 65.9 % | 69.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 2.82 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kinshasa | Juba |
Current Time | 06:58 PM | 07:58 PM |
Current Weather  | Thunderstorm | Moderate Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 29.21 Degree Celsius | 22.89 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.51 km/hr, 0 Degree | 1.69 km/hr, 258 Degree |
Humidity  | 70 % | 80 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 6.11 (Births Per Woman) | 4.34 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 328.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 373.92 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 249.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 311.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 60.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 63.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (99.5 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (105.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.7 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 18.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.3 (people per 100K population) | 23.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.85 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.79 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Democratic Republic of the Congo, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 99.5 people per 100,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 105.3 people per 100,000 people in South Sudan, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent [ 3.79% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of South Sudan, spent [ 5.86% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.64% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Democratic Republic of the Congo, are 1.30 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in South Sudan.
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