Quick Data on Congo Republic
| Short Name | Congo (Brazzaville) |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Long Name | Republic of the Congo |
| Country Code | CF |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 342,000 sq km |
| Population | 5,293,070 |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Congolese (singular and plural) |
Geography of Congo Republic
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 1 00 S, 15 00 E, Congo Republic neighbors Angola 231 km, Cameroon 494 km, Central African Republic 487 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1229 km, Gabon 2567 km. The terrain in Congo Republic is described as coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin, with an average elevation point of 430 m. The climate of Congo Republic: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator.
| Surface Total | 342,000 sq km |
| Land Surface | 341,500 sq km |
| Water Surface | 500 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 5,008 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Angola 231 km, Cameroon 494 km, Central African Republic 487 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1229 km, Gabon 2567 km |
| Coastline | 169 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mount Berongou 903 m |
Resources of Congo Republic
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold, magnesium, natural gas, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 31.10% of Congo Republic, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 65.60%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 31.10% | 106,207 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 20 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 65.60% | 224,024 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 3.30% | 11,270 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Congo Republic
The population of the country is estimated at 5,293,070 people, with the biggest urban area having 2.388 million BRAZZAVILLE (capital), 1.214 million Pointe-Noire (2020). Known as Congolese (singular and plural), the people from Congo Republic come from diversified ethnic groups such as Kongo 40.5%, Teke 16.9%, Mbochi 13.1%, foreigner 8.2%, Sangha 5.6%, Mbere/Mbeti/Kele 4.4%, Punu 4.3%, Pygmy 1.6%, Oubanguiens 1.6%, Duma 1.5%, Makaa 1.3%, other and unspecified 1% (2014-15 est.). The official language is French. Religions: Roman Catholic 33.1%, Awakening Churches/Christian Revival 22.3%, Protestant 19.9%, Salutiste 2.2%, Muslim 1.6%, Kimbanguiste 1.5%, other 8.1%, none 11.3% (2010 est.).
| Population | 5,293,070 |
| Nationality | Congolese (singular and plural) |
| Official Language | French |
| Other Languages | French (official), French Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread) |
| Birth Rate | 32.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 8.7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 67.80% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.16 physicians/1,000 population (2011) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Congo Republic
Congo Republic is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of French civil law and customary law.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of the Republic of the Congo |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Congo Republic
From a population total of 5,293,070, the labor force is 2.055 million (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cassava (manioc, tapioca), sugar, rice, corn, peanuts, vegetables, coffee, cocoa; forest products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes. Its exports cover petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds. The main import products are: capital equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs.
| Exports | $4.193 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $2.501 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | China 53.8%, Angola 6.2%, Gabon 5.7%, Italy 5.4%, Spain 5.4%, Australia 4.8% (2017) |
| Import Partners | France 15%, China 14%, Belgium 12.2%, Norway 8.1% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $6,800 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 1.696 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 2 million (2017) |
| Internet Users | 362,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 7.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Congo Republic, statistics sectio
