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Republic of the Congo

Also Known As Congo-Brazzaville
Middle Africa

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a Central African nation on the western coast along the Congo River. It gained independence from France on 15 August 1960. It is a significant oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea. Its capital is Brazzaville. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Brazzaville 2
Population
6,228,784 2
2023 estimate; the 2023 census recorded 6,142,180.
Population Estimate Year
2023 2
Area (sq km)
342,000 2
Independence or Founding Year
1960 2
The Republic of the Congo gained independence from France on 15 August 1960, having been established as an autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Republic of the Congo

Cities

Brazzaville

Republic of the Congo

Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Nkayi, Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo

Ouesso

Republic of the Congo

Owando

Republic of the Congo

Pointe-Noire

Republic of the Congo
Connections

Associated With

Brazzaville, Cities
Source Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
Central Africa, Regions
The Congo Basin, Landforms
Source Congo Basin (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Brazzaville, Cities

Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo.

Source Brazzaville (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

The Congo River, Bodies of Water
Source Congo River (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, capital
    Brazzaville
  • Infobox, area
    342,000 km2 (132,000 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2023
    6,228,784 (2023 estimate); 6,142,180 (2023 census)
  • History section, independence
    The country was colonized by France and established as an autonomous republic in 1958 before achieving full independence on 15 August 1960.
  • Introduction
    The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa.
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Congo River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Course description, Pool Malebo passage
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Course description, Pool Malebo passage
Kinshasa (formerly Leopoldville) and Brazzaville are on opposite sides of the river at the Pool
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Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Brazzaville, Infobox, Country
    Republic of the Congo
  • Has Capital: Brazzaville, Lead section, capital fact
    Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo.
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Congo Basin (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Congo Basin, Description section, countries list
Quote, Associated With: The Congo Basin, Description section, countries list
Countries wholly or partially in the Congo region: Angola, Gabon, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia.
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