Congo — Country Facts & Profile
République du Congo
Middle Africa, Africa
Situated in Middle Africa, Congo (République du Congo) covers 342,000 km² and holds a population of 6,484,437. Its capital, Brazzaville, anchors a sovereign nation on the Africa continent. The national currency is the Central African CFA franc (Fr XAF). The official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.
Key Data
Location & Geography
Congo is located in Middle Africa at coordinates 1.00°S, 15.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 342,000 km² (132,047 mi²). Population density: 19 people per km².
Major Cities of Congo
Administrative Regions
Brazzaville
1 cities · 1,982,000 people
Largest: Brazzaville
Pointe-Noire
2 cities · 1,055,204 people
Largest: Pointe-Noire
Bouenza
7 cities · 256,840 people
Largest: Nkayi
Niari
5 cities · 165,579 people
Largest: Dolisie
Cuvette
8 cities · 133,561 people
Largest: Owando
Likouala
5 cities · 105,030 people
Largest: Impfondo
Sangha
5 cities · 74,373 people
Largest: Ouesso
Plateaux
5 cities · 70,345 people
Largest: Gamboma
Lékoumou
3 cities · 48,232 people
Largest: Sibiti
Pool
2 cities · 21,041 people
Largest: Kinkala
Cuvette-Ouest
2 cities · 20,839 people
Largest: Ewo
Kouilou
1 cities · 8,585 people
Largest: Nzassi
Frequently Asked Questions about Congo
- What is the capital of Congo?
- The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
- What is the population of Congo?
- Congo has a population of approximately 6,484,437 people.
- What continent is Congo in?
- Congo is located in Africa, in the Middle Africa subregion.
- Where is Congo located?
- Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa, at coordinates 1.0°S, 15.0°E.
- What currency does Congo use?
- Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (Fr XAF).
- What is the capital and currency of Congo?
- The capital of Congo is Brazzaville and the currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
- What languages are spoken in Congo?
- The official languages of Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala.
- What is the area of Congo?
- Congo covers a total area of 342,000 km² (132,047 square miles).
- How large is Congo in square miles?
- Congo has a total area of approximately 132,047 square miles (342,000 km²).
- What is the population density of Congo?
- Congo has a population density of approximately 19 people per km².
- Is Congo an independent country?
- Yes, Congo is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Congo border?
- Congo shares land borders with 5 countries.
- What countries border Congo?
- Congo shares land borders with: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon.
- What is the country calling code for Congo?
- The international calling code for Congo is +242. To call Congo from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +242 and the local number.
- What time zone is Congo in?
- Congo operates on the Africa/Lagos time zone.