Republic of the Congo, Central African nation between Gabon and Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo extends from Atlantic Ocean beaches through rainforests to mountains, with two major cities: Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza established the city of Brazzaville in 1880, which later became the capital after independence in 1960.
The national languages include French as official language, while Lingala and Monokutuba serve as recognized functional languages across different ethnic communities.
Petroleum production forms the foundation of the national economy, generating most of the government revenue through exports and industrial operations.
The country contains the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, where western lowland gorillas and forest elephants inhabit 13,500 square kilometers of rainforest.
Inception: 1960
Capital city: Brazzaville
Website: https://gouvernement.cg/
Part of: Central Africa
Shares border with: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon
Website: https://gouvernement.cg
GPS coordinates: -0.72643,15.64192
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
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Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
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Stade Municipal de Kintélé
383.3 km
Nabemba Tower
396.6 km
Basilique Sainte-Anne-du-Congo de Brazzaville
396.3 km
Mbeli Bai
343.1 km
Odzala National Park
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Sangha Trinational
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Tchimpounga Sanctuary
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Conkouati-Douli National Park
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Case de Gaulle
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Loufoulakari waterfalls
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville
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Ntokou-Pikounda National Park
156.8 km
Mont Nabemba
340.1 km
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Pointe-Noire
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Stade Paul Sayal Moukila
508.2 km
Gorges de Diosso
605.7 km
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Pointe-Noire
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Stade Omnisports de Kinkala
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Léfini Faunal Reserve
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Museum of Republic of Congo
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Église Saint-Pierre-Claver
399.7 km
Stade de Djambala
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Stade de Sibiti
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Brazzaville Zoo
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