Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  | Peru  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Republic of Peru |
Continent  | Africa | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kinshasa | Lima |
Latitude  | 4° 0′ 0″ S | 10° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ E | 76° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 2,345,409 sq km, and the total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is bigger than Peru by 1,060,193 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is around 1.82 times bigger than Peru.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,345,409 Sq km | 1,285,216 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,060,193 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 905,567 Sq Mile | 496,225 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 409,342 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 3.32 % | 0.41 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kinshasa | Lima |
Demonyms  | Congolese | Peruvian |
Official Languages  | French | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95.4 % | 94.5 % |
The people of Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese, and the people of Peru are called Peruvian.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Congolese franc | Peruvian sol |
Currency Symbol  | CDF | PEN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +243 | +51 |
Internet TLD  | .cd | .pe |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CD | PE |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Debout Congolais | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Arise, Congolese | National Anthem of Peru |
National Animal  | Okapi | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock |
National Bird  | Okapi | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
National Flower  | Protea | Kantutua |
National Sport  | Football | Paleta Frontón |
National Colors  | Blue, yellow and red | Red and white |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Monday, 14th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 01:18 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC-5 (Peru Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC-5 (Peru 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 Peru is [01:18 AM], [Monday, 14th April, 2025].
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 Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Democratic Republic of the Congo had 67,910,089 more people than Peru.
The annual Population Growth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.36% and the annual population growth in Peru is 1.35%.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 31.3 % | 18.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 65.9 % | 74.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 7.78 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Lima |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 01:18 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 19.94 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 4.12 km/hr, 170 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 87 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 6.11 (Births Per Woman) | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 328.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 249.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 60.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (99.5 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.7 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.3 (people per 100K population) | 12.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.17 (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 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, 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 Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.64% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Democratic Republic of the Congo, are 4.11 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Peru.
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