The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country located in the central part of Africa and is the largest sub-Saharan country. It has the second largest surface area in Africa and the eleventh largest in the world. In the past, this country was often referred to as Kinshasa-Congo after its capital, Kinshasa. Despite frequent armed conflicts that have plagued the region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to a wealth of natural beauty that can captivate visitors.