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Republic of the Congo

République du Congo

Middle Africa, Africa

FrenchKikongoLingala

Republic of the Congo (République du Congo) is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. With a population of 6,142,180 and an area of 342,000 km², the capital city is Brazzaville. The official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala. The national currency is the Central African CFA franc (Fr XAF).

Quick Facts

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Brazzaville
Capital
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6,142,180
Population
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342,000 km²
Area
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Fr XAF
Currency
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+242
Dial Code
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.cg
TLD

Economy

Republic of the Congo has a GDP per capita of $2,482, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,482
GNI per Capita$2,280

Geography

Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa at coordinates 1.00°S, 15.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Mont Nabemba at 1,020 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1.00°S, 15.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMont Nabemba
1,020 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCongo
4,700 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Republic of the Congo, including Stade Paul Sayal Moukila with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumStade Paul Sayal Moukila
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Republic of the Congo

What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
What is the population of Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo has a population of approximately 6,142,180 people.
What currency does Republic of the Congo use?
Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (Fr XAF).
What languages are spoken in Republic of the Congo?
The official languages of Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala.
What is the area of Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo covers a total area of 342,000 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Republic of the Congo?
The GDP per capita of Republic of the Congo is approximately $2,482.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)