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Also Known As Congo-Brazzaville

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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.

Facts
Capital
Brazzaville 1
Population
6,228,784 1
2023 estimate; the 2023 census recorded 6,142,180.
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Area (sq km)
342,000 1
Independence or Founding Year
1960 1
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.
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Brazzaville, Cities
Source Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
Central Africa, Regions

Has Capital

Brazzaville, Cities

Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo.

Source Brazzaville (Wikipedia)

On Continent

Africa, Continents

Rivers Through Territory

The Congo River, Bodies of Water
Source Congo River (Wikipedia)
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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Republic of the Congo
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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Brazzaville
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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342,000 km2 (132,000 sq mi)
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationDemographics section, 2023
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6,228,784 (2023 estimate); 6,142,180 (2023 census)
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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The country was colonized by France and established as an autonomous republic in 1958 before achieving full independence on 15 August 1960.
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1. Republic of the Congo (Wikipedia)
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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
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Kinshasa (formerly Leopoldville) and Brazzaville are on opposite sides of the river at the Pool
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Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
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Republic of the Congo
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Brazzaville (Wikipedia)
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Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo.
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