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Republic of the Congo — silhouette, capital and facts
The Republic of the Congo is in Africa and its capital is Brazzaville. With about 5.8 million people and 342,000 km², it ranks 64th in area and 112th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Republic of the Congo, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 5.8 million
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, red
Borders
The Republic of the Congo shares a land border with 5 countries: Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola.
Fun facts about the Republic of the Congo
- Brazzaville and Kinshasa face each other across the Congo River, one of the closest pairs of capitals in the world.
- The sapeurs, devotees of elegance and colorful designer clothes, are part of Brazzaville's urban culture.
- Odzala-Kokoua National Park is home to many western lowland gorillas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Republic of the Congo?
The capital of the Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
Which continent is the Republic of the Congo in?
The Republic of the Congo is in Africa.
Which countries border the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo shares a land border with 5 countries: Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Republic of the Congo?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Republic of the Congo is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Republic of the Congo?
Brazzaville and Kinshasa face each other across the Congo River, one of the closest pairs of capitals in the world. The sapeurs, devotees of elegance and colorful designer clothes, are part of Brazzaville's urban culture. Odzala-Kokoua National Park is home to many western lowland gorillas.
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