Republic of the Congo is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 4,125,916, making it the 126h
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Brazzaville with a total population of 1,018,541. The country
encompasses 342,000 square kilometers making it the 64th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Central
African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the North Atlantic Ocean, Gabon and Cameroon.
President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves that status through
popular vote and holds that position for seven years and is eligible for a second term. The position of Prime Minster, which
was abolished in September of 2009, used to possess the status of Head of Government. Its form of government is a republic
and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 20th of January 2002.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Lingala, Monokutuba and local languages and dialects of which
Kikongo is the most widespread. It counts among its major religions Christian, Animist and Muslim. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 3 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Berongou, its highest point at 903 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Congo and Oubanqui rivers, which measures 4,385 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum extraction, cement, lumber,
brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour and cigarettes. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Republic of the Congo. Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of
Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Brazzaville with a total population of 1,018,541. The country
encompasses 342,000 square kilometers making it the 64th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Central
African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the North Atlantic Ocean, Gabon and Cameroon.
President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves that status through
popular vote and holds that position for seven years and is eligible for a second term. The position of Prime Minster, which
was abolished in September of 2009, used to possess the status of Head of Government. Its form of government is a republic
and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 20th of January 2002.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Lingala, Monokutuba and local languages and dialects of which
Kikongo is the most widespread. It counts among its major religions Christian, Animist and Muslim. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 3 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Berongou, its highest point at 903 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Congo and Oubanqui rivers, which measures 4,385 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum extraction, cement, lumber,
brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour and cigarettes. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Republic of the Congo. Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of
Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo.
| Congo River looking towards the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Oubanqui River near Dongou and the border with the Central African Republic |
| Elephant somewhere in the Dzjanja National Park |
| Brazzaville- the capital and largest city of Republic of the Congo |
| Pointe-Noir on the Atlantic Ocean- the lowest and southernmost point of the Republic of the Congo |
| Sangha River |
| The Ubangi River- the easternmost point of the Republic of Congo on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Town of Mbinda near Mont Berongou- the highest point of the Republic of the Congo on the Gabon border |
| Congolese children in school uniforms |
The Republic of the Congo is right next to DRC or the Democratic Republic of the Congo and quite a whole lot of my
photos were saying Democratic Republic of the Congo. Without much trouble I figured out that DRC is visited more
then RC which makes me mad. To prove my suspicions and hopefully settle it I would like to visit and get more
pictures of Brazzaville because the closest to a full view I got came from a sort of Google map and then I found the
picture I have now. You must now, please, for the good and sake of the people, please visit.
photos were saying Democratic Republic of the Congo. Without much trouble I figured out that DRC is visited more
then RC which makes me mad. To prove my suspicions and hopefully settle it I would like to visit and get more
pictures of Brazzaville because the closest to a full view I got came from a sort of Google map and then I found the
picture I have now. You must now, please, for the good and sake of the people, please visit.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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OF THE
CONGO
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
3.5% (2007 est.)
79,000
6,400
79,000
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| Betou- the northernmost point of the Republic of Congo on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic |
| Republic of the Congo border crossing into the Angolan exclave of Cabinda |
| Fisherman at Conkouati-Douli- Republic of the Congo's westernmost point on the border of Gabon |
| Ogooue River on Republic of the Congo's border with Gabon |
| Ouesso on Republic of the Congo's border with Cameroon |
| Muamba- a traditional Congolese dish of chicken in palm oil |
| Congolese woman in traditional dress |
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