Congo 🇨🇬
Congo 🇨🇬: capital Brazzaville, population 6 million, located in Africa. Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Brazzaville
- Population: 6 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of the Congo
- Area: 342,000 km² (132,047 sq mi)
- Region: Middle Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Congolese
- Internet domain: .cg
Fun Facts About Congo
- Its capital sits directly across the river from another country's capital.
- Covered by vast tropical rainforests.
- Oil is the country's most important export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congo known for?
Congo is known for several things — Its capital sits directly across the river from another country's capital; Covered by vast tropical rainforests; Oil is the country's most important export.
How big is Congo?
Congo covers about 342,000 square kilometers (132,047 square miles), in the Middle Africa region.
Is Congo landlocked?
No. Congo has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Congo called?
People from Congo are called Congolese.
What is the capital of Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
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