Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon.
Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. From 1968 to 1992, the country was named the Peo ...
Longitude: 15
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Republic of the Congo:
10,292.4 km
Terrain:
Coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold, magnesium, natural gas, hydropower.
Industries:
Petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes.
Population: 6,097,665
The population is primarily located in the south, in and around the capital of Brazzaville.
Area: 342,000 km2
slightly smaller than Montana; about twice the size of Florida
About 70% of the population lives in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, or along the railroad between them.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| kon | Kikongo |
| lin | Lingala |
French (official), French Lingala and Monokutuba (trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Brazzaville
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of the Republic of the Congo features a yellow diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and red triangle respectively.
Bordering Countries
Republic of the Congo is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Republic of the Congo
You're in for a treat! Republic of the Congo is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to August. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from rainforests to rivers
- Diverse wildlife and national parks
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Congolese cuisine features cassava, plantains, and yams.
- Popular dishes include moambe chicken and saka-saka.
- Peanut sauce is commonly used in many dishes.
- Visit the Odzala-Kokoua National Park
- Explore the Conkouati-Douli National Park
- See the Loufoulakari Falls
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