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Dashing DRC Trivia Quiz

Do you think you know how much you need to know about the DRC, the Democratic Republic of Congo? Well... take this quiz to find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by LustyCat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LustyCat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
143

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the fourth largest city in the DRC, located on the Lulua River? Hint

Kananga

Kisangani

Mbuji-Mayi

Lubumbashi

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the highest point of the DRC, located in the Rwenzori Mountains? Hint

Mount Stanley

Mount Bisoke

Mount Nyiragongo

Nyamuragira

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Question 3 of 10

3. What plateau is located in its namesake province and is the source of the Lufira River? Hint

Congo Plateau

Kinshasa Plateau

Kivu Plateau

Katanga Plateau

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Question 4 of 10

4. What island is located in Lake Kivu and is the second largest inland island in Africa? Hint

Idjwi

Mumbo

Ukerewe

Manda Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the Idi Amin era, what lake was temporarily named Lake Idi Amin? This lake is also the smallest of the African Great Lakes. Hint

Lake Kivu

Lake Edward

Lake Albert

Lake Mweru

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the colors of the DRC flag? Hint

Blue, Green, and White

Red, Yellow, and Sky Blue

White, Red, and Orange

Orange, Blue, and Red

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Question 7 of 10

7. What national park is located near the city of Goma and is Africa's oldest national park? Hint

Goma National Park

Virunga National Park

Lomami National Park

Kahuzi-Biega National Park

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Question 8 of 10

8. The city of Kindu is located in the Maniema Province southeast of what national park, which is also located within the middle basin of its namesake river? Hint

Lomami National Park

Garamba National Park

Salonga National Park

Maiko National Park

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Question 9 of 10

9. What city is near the mouth of the Congo River, located in the Kongo Central Province? Hint

Banana(Port)

Boma

Moanda

Matadi

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Question 10 of 10

10. The DRC is slightly larger than what Russian federal subject? This is the largest krai in the Russian Federation. Hint

Primorsky Krai

Krasnodar Krai

Krasnoyarsk Krai

Altai Krai

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the fourth largest city in the DRC, located on the Lulua River?

Answer: Kananga

Kananga is the capital of the Kasai-Central Province and is located northwest of Mbuji Mayi. The Lulua River is a tributary of the Kasai River. It is located in the Congo Basin, which is located in ten countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the DRC, the Republic of the Congo (ROTC), Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia.

2. What is the highest point of the DRC, located in the Rwenzori Mountains?

Answer: Mount Stanley

Mount Stanley is located on the border of Uganda and the DRC, and is also the highest point of both countries. Its highest peak is Margherita Peak, which is 16,763 feet tall. It's also known as Mount Ngaliema.

3. What plateau is located in its namesake province and is the source of the Lufira River?

Answer: Katanga Plateau

The Katanga Plateau is located in the Katanga Province. The area is rich in copper and uranium deposits. The former capital of the region was Lubumbashi. The Katanga Plateau is also known by the name of Shaba. The Lufira River is a tributary of the Lualaba River which rises just south of the city of Likasi.

4. What island is located in Lake Kivu and is the second largest inland island in Africa?

Answer: Idjwi

Idjwi is located in Lake Kivu in the Sud-Kivu Province. The highest point on the island is Nyamusisi. Lake Kivu lies on the border of DRC and Rwanda. The lake empties into the Ruzizi River, which empties into Lake Tanganyika.

5. During the Idi Amin era, what lake was temporarily named Lake Idi Amin? This lake is also the smallest of the African Great Lakes.

Answer: Lake Edward

Lake Edward is situated on the DRC-Uganda border. It is located on the Albertine Rift, which is also located just south of the Equator. Margherita Peak is the highest point of this mountain.

6. What are the colors of the DRC flag?

Answer: Red, Yellow, and Sky Blue

The colors of the DRC flag are very deeply symbolic. The color yellow represents the wealth of the nation, while the color red represents the blood of the country's martyrs. The star stands for the country's bright future.

7. What national park is located near the city of Goma and is Africa's oldest national park?

Answer: Virunga National Park

Virunga NP is located on the Albertine Rift in the eastern part of the DRC. Nyamuragira and Mount Nyiragongo are volcanoes in the park. It is also located in the countries of Uganda and Rwanda.

8. The city of Kindu is located in the Maniema Province southeast of what national park, which is also located within the middle basin of its namesake river?

Answer: Lomami National Park

Lomami National Park is located within the middle basin of the Lomami River, which empties into the Congo River. It is located in the provinces of Tshopo and Maniema, with Tshopo's capital being Kisangani and Maniema's capital being Kindu.

9. What city is near the mouth of the Congo River, located in the Kongo Central Province?

Answer: Moanda

Moanda or Muanda is a town located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated just south of the Angolan exclave of Cabinda. The town is known for its beaches but only has a few limited tourist facilities.

10. The DRC is slightly larger than what Russian federal subject? This is the largest krai in the Russian Federation.

Answer: Krasnoyarsk Krai

The area of DRC is about 905,400 mi� while the area of Krasnoyarsk Krai is 903,400 sq mi�.

Source: Author LustyCat

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