Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa, covering about 342,000 km² (132,046 sq mi). Its capital is Brazzaville. It shares a land border with Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the DR Congo and Gabon.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Languages
- French, Kikongo and Lingala
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc
- Calling code
- +242
- Internet domain
- .cg
Countries bordering the Republic of the Congo
Does the Republic of the Congo count as a country?
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