The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation, the second-largest in Africa, known for its immense natural wealth, including minerals like cobalt and copper, vast rainforests, and hydropower potential. Despite its resources, the DRC faces significant challenges from political instability, conflict, corruption, and underdevelopment. Its capital is Kinshasa, it is the most populous Francophone country, and French is the official language alongside over 200 indigenous languages.