What is the Capital of Republic of the Congo?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville. Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 6,142,180. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Brazzaville at a glance
| Capital city | Brazzaville |
|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 6,142,180 (111th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Calling code | +242 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Republic of the Congo
- Luanda, capital of Angola
- Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon
- Bangui, capital of Central African Republic
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Libreville, capital of Gabon
Republic of the Congo in context
- Republic of the Congo covers 342,000 km², making it the 65th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 18 people per km² ranks 173rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon.
- With 6,142,180 people, Republic of the Congo holds about 2.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Republic of the Congo has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Republic of the Congo is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Republic of the Congo — FAQ
What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
Is Brazzaville the largest city in Republic of the Congo?
Yes — Brazzaville is both the capital and the largest city of Republic of the Congo.
What country is Brazzaville in?
Brazzaville is the capital city of Republic of the Congo.
What continent is Brazzaville in?
Brazzaville, the capital of Republic of the Congo, is located in Africa.
Is Brazzaville the capital of Republic of the Congo?
Yes — Brazzaville is the capital of Republic of the Congo.
Brazzaville is the capital of which country?
Brazzaville is the capital of Republic of the Congo, in Middle Africa.
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