π¨π¬ Congo
Republic of the Congo
Basic Information
Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa
/ Middle Africa
Population
108,407,721
Area
341,500 kmΒ²
Currencies
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Languages
French
About Congo
The Republic of the Congo's history is deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of Central Africa. Originally inhabited by various Bantu-speaking groups, the region experienced significant interaction with European traders beginning in the 15th century. The Kingdom of Kongo, a powerful pre-colonial state, exerted influence over the area for centuries before European colonization. The territory later became part of French Equatorial Africa, and gained independence in 1960, navigating a period of political instability and civil war. Today, the Republic of the Congo is striving to develop its economy, largely based on oil resources.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
CGISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
