About CG

Official Name

The Republic of the Congo is often referred to as Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish it from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Its official name is the Republic of the Congo (République du Congo in French).

Location

Congo-Brazzaville is located in Central Africa, bordered by Gabon to the west, Cameroon and the Central African Republic to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

Capital

The capital city of Congo-Brazzaville is Brazzaville, located on the Congo River across from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Population

The Republic of the Congo has a population of approximately 5.4 million people, making it one of the less populous countries in Central Africa.

Languages

The official language of Congo-Brazzaville is French. Additionally, there are many indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic groups, including Lingala, Kituba, and Kongo.

Religion

The population of Congo-Brazzaville is predominantly Christian, with Roman Catholicism being the largest denomination. There are also significant Muslim and indigenous religious communities.

Geography

Congo-Brazzaville is characterized by dense tropical rainforests in the north, savannas and plateaus in the central regions, and coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest. The Congo River, one of the longest rivers in Africa, forms much of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Economy

The economy of Congo-Brazzaville is largely dependent on oil, which accounts for a significant portion of government revenue and exports. Other important sectors include forestry, agriculture, and mining. However, the country faces challenges such as poverty, corruption, and infrastructure development.

Currency

The currency of Congo-Brazzaville is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is also used by several other countries in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).

Politics

Congo-Brazzaville is a republic with a semi-presidential system of government. The President of the Republic is both the head of state and the head of government, while the Prime Minister serves as the head of government. The country has a multi-party political system, but political power is often centralized in the hands of the ruling party.