Brazzaville, Capital city on Congo River, Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville extends along the western bank of the Congo River, with modern buildings rising against the tropical landscape at 320 meters elevation.
French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza established the city in 1880, which later became the capital of French Equatorial Africa until 1958.
The city hosts several museums, art galleries, and theaters that display local artifacts, contemporary works, and traditional performances reflecting Congolese heritage.
The city connects to international destinations through Maya-Maya Airport, while local transportation includes buses and river ferries across the Congo River.
Brazzaville forms one half of the closest capital cities pair in the world, facing Kinshasa across the Congo River at only 4 kilometers distance.
Location: Republic of the Congo
Inception: September 10, 1880
Founders: Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
Elevation above the sea: 320 m
Shares border with: Kinshasa
Website: http://brazzaville.cg
GPS coordinates: -4.26944,15.27123
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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