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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

Ouésso

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)
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African and Malagasy Union

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Bank of Central African States

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Central African CFA franc

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Found There

Congo Craton

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Source Wikidata: Congo Craton
Gbaya languages

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Constitution of the Republic of the Congo

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Law of the Republic of the Congo

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Source List of national legal systems (Wikipedia)
Supreme Court of the Republic of the Congo

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Source Congo Cour supreme, member page of the AHJUCAFMember page, postal address, Republic of the Congo (country)
Quote, Member page, postal address, Republic of the Congo (country)
Cour suprême de la République du Congo
Asian Tiger Mosquito

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Atlantic Tarpon

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Blue Marlin

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Bluegill

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Congo Basin Rainforest

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Drosophila melanogaster

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Fruit Fly

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Giant Oarfish

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Green Sea Turtle

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

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John Dory

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Leatherback Sea Turtle

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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Mahi-mahi

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Mozambique Tilapia

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Myosciurus

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Nile Perch

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Ocean Sunfish

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

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Regalecus Glesne

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Swordfish

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Yellowfin Tuna

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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.
  • Lead section
    The Republic of the Congo, also known as the Congo Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, or simply the Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.
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Wikidata: Republic of the Congo
Wikidata Q971, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Congo River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Article text
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: The Congo River, Article text
Kinshasa (formerly Léopoldville) and Brazzaville are on opposite sides of the river at the Pool, where the river narrows and falls through a number of cataracts in deep canyons (collectively known as the Livingstone Falls), running by Matadi and Boma, and into the sea at Muanda.
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Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Brazzaville, Infobox, Country
    Republic of the Congo
  • Has Capital: Brazzaville, Lead section
    Brazzaville (French pronunciation: [bʁazavil]) 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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