Congo is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is Brazzaville, with a population of approximately 5.8M and a total area of 342,000 km². The official language is French and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Congo covers an area of 342,000 km² with a population density of 17/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.1B ($2,431 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 169 km.
Brazzaville and Kinshasa (DRC) are the world's closest capital cities — separated only by the Congo River. The Congo River is the world's deepest at 220 metres, and the Congo Basin rainforest is Earth's second-largest carbon sink.
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One of Africa's oldest parks — dense rainforest home to gorillas, forest elephants and bongo
The dramatic Djoué rapids on the outskirts of Brazzaville — powerful and photogenic
The Basilique Sainte-Anne — a striking French colonial church dominating Brazzaville's skyline
A sanctuary for orphaned bonobos and gorillas in lush rainforest near Brazzaville
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
The official language(s) of Congo are French.
The population of Congo is approximately 5.8M.
Congo uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Congo is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
Congo has a GDP of $14.1B, with a GDP per capita of $2,431.
The best time to visit Congo is June–September. The climate is Tropical, dry season June–September.
Visa required for most nationalities
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