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Republic of the Congo

Kongo

Republic of the Congo is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Angola, DR Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Gabon

Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa
Subregion
Zentralafrika
Area
342,000 km²
Population
6,484,437
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Neighbours
Angola, DR Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Gabon

Did you know?

  • Geography

    The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the only two countries whose capitals face each other directly: Brazzaville and Kinshasa, separated only by the Congo River.

  • Nature

    The Cuvette Centrale holds one of the largest tropical peatland complexes — storing enormous amounts of carbon.

  • Culture

    The “sapeurs” cultivate a distinctive dandy style with tailored designer suits — a subculture with its own code of honour.

  • Nature

    About two thirds of the country is covered by rainforest.

Frequently asked questions about Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville is the capital of Republic of the Congo.