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Republic of the Congo

Map of Congo

Capital City:
Brazzaville

Population:
2528000 (1996)

Size:
132046 square miles (341999.14 square kilometers)


Factsheet - References - Current Online News

Congo Factsheet

Currency:
Franc CFA

Bordering Countries:
Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Cabonda (an Angolan exclave)

Major Cities:
Pointe-Noire and Loubomo

Language(s):
French

Ethnic Groups:
Bateke Pygmies

Natural Resources:
Cassava, yams, sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, tobacco, palm products, peanuts, timber, plywood, petroleum product, diamonds, potash Lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, and natural gas

Higher Education Institutation(s):
Université Marien Ngouabi

Maps:
Political Map
Relief Map

Reference Sources:
Congo directory
Congo key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues)
Congo information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites)
Congo information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)

Online News Sources:
allAfrica.com: Congo-Brazzaville - Top News