🇨🇬 Congo

Republic of the Congo

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Basic Information

Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa / Middle Africa
Population
108,407,721
Area
342,000 km²
Currencies
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Languages
French

About country

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa. Its history is marked by periods of kingdom rule, French colonization, and eventual independence in 1960. The country's geography is dominated by the Congo Basin, a vast rainforest region. The economy heavily relies on oil extraction, which constitutes a significant portion of its GDP. Despite its natural resources, the Republic of the Congo faces challenges related to poverty and infrastructure development.

Political Information

System of Government
Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
CG
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
COG
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Neighboring Countries

🇦🇴
Angola
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Cameroon
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Central African Republic
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DR Congo
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Gabon

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