Geography
Republic of the Congo is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -1, 15; it has Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon.
Neighboring countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon
Africa
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Population
- 6.1 million
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Official language
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Calling code
- +242
- Internet TLD
- .cg
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Republic of the Congo map preview: -1.00, 15.00
People and Culture
Republic of the Congo uses French, Kikongo, Lingala in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Republic of the Congo varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Republic of the Congo is recorded with the official name Republic of the Congo. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Brazzaville
- Middle Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Brazzaville
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Republic of the Congo is grouped under Africa.
- Republic of the Congo has a listed area of 342,000 km².
- Republic of the Congo is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Republic of the Congo
What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
What continent is Republic of the Congo in?
Republic of the Congo is in Africa.
What currency does Republic of the Congo use?
Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Republic of the Congo?
French, Kikongo, Lingala is listed for Republic of the Congo in this database.