Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
People: Congolese
Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa and has a population of around 6.1 million. Its capital city is Brazzaville, and the most widely spoken official language is French.
Republic of the Congo — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Brazzaville |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Middle Africa |
| Population | 6,142,180 |
| Area | 342,000 km² |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) Fr |
| Official Languages | French, Kikongo, Lingala |
| Dialling Code | +242 |
| Internet TLD | .cg |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CG / COG |
| Borders | Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Republic of the Congo
What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
What currency does Republic of the Congo use?
Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?
The official languages of Republic of the Congo are French and Kikongo and Lingala.
What is the dialling code for Republic of the Congo?
The international dialling code for Republic of the Congo is +242.
What side of the road does Republic of the Congo drive on?
Republic of the Congo drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Republic of the Congo
Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
DR Congo
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