Congo - Brazzaville

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Congo - Brazzaville. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Africa · Middle Africa
Capital
Brazzaville
Coordinates of the capital
4.27° S, 15.28° E
Area
342,000 km²
Official languages
French, Kongo, Lingala
Currency
Central African CFA Franc
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
CG

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Brazzaville

This country is located in Africa, in the region "Middle Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Kinshasa, Gabon.

Its capital is Brazzaville. Its area is about 342,000 km². By area, this country ranks 64 out of 193 in the world and 27 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: French, Kongo, Lingala. Currency: Central African CFA Franc.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Luanda (Angola), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Bangui (Central African Republic), Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa), Libreville (Gabon).

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Frequently asked questions

Congo - Brazzaville: what is the capital?
Its capital is Brazzaville.
Congo - Brazzaville: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Kinshasa, Gabon.
Congo - Brazzaville: what are the official languages?
Official languages: French, Kongo, Lingala.
Congo - Brazzaville: what is the currency?
Currency: Central African CFA Franc.
Congo - Brazzaville: what is the area?
Its area is about 342,000 km². By area, this country ranks 64 out of 193 in the world and 27 out of 54 in Africa.

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