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🇨🇬 Congo Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Congo is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 342,000 km² and has a coastline of 169 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
342,000 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
17/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
169 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season June–September
general type

Location and Position

Congo is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 169 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Congo covers a total area of 342,000 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.8M across this area, the population density is 17/km². The capital city is Brazzaville.

Climate

The climate of Congo is tropical, dry season june–september. The best time to visit is generally June–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Congo

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Gabon
Libreville
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Cameroon
Yaoundé
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Central African Republic
Bangui
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Angola
Luanda

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Congo located?

Congo is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is Brazzaville.

How large is Congo?

Congo has a total area of 342,000 km² with a population density of 17/km².

What countries border Congo?

Congo shares land borders with: Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DRC, Angola.

What is the climate of Congo?

The climate of Congo is Tropical, dry season June–September. The best time to visit is June–September.

What timezone is Congo in?

Congo observes UTC+1 timezone.

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