Republic of the Congo Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Republic of the Congo (ISO: CF) and the capital city, Brazzaville. This page enables you to explore Republic of the Congo and its land boundaries in total: 5,008 km. You may also view the border countries of Republic of the Congo (total: 5, Angola 231 km, Cameroon 494 km, Central African Republic 487 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,229 km, Gabon 2,567 km with its area of total: 342,000 sq km; land: 341,500 sq km, water: 500 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Republic of the Congo including Brazzaville, the capital city of Republic of the Congo |
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| Name of the country: | Republic of the Congo | Capital city: | Brazzaville |
| Geographical coordinates of Republic of the Congo: | 1 00 S, 15 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Brazzaville: | 4 15 S 15 17 E |
| Location of Republic of the Congo: | Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Republic of the Congo: | total: 342,000 sq km; land: 341,500 sq km, water: 500 sq km | Area comparative of Republic of the Congo: | slightly smaller than Montana |
| The elevation data of Republic of the Congo: | mean elevation: 430 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Berongou 903 m | The climate of Republic of the Congo: | tropical: rainy season (March to June): dry season (June to October): persistent high temperatures and humidity: particularly enervating climate astride the Equator |
| Land use of Republic of the Congo: | agricultural land: 31.1%; arable land 1.6%; permanent crops 0.2%; permanent pasture 29.3%; forest: 65.6%; other: 3.3% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 20 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Republic of the Congo: | about 70% of the population lives in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, or along the railroad between them | The terrain of Republic of the Congo: | coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin |
| Land boundaries of Republic of the Congo: | total: 5,008 km | Borders countries of Republic of the Congo: | Angola 231 km, Cameroon 494 km, Central African Republic 487 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,229 km, Gabon 2,567 km |
| Maritime claims of Republic of the Congo: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Republic of the Congo
Are you traveling to Republic of the Congo? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon.
Did you know that the legal system of Republic of the Congo is a mixed legal system of French civil law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Republic of the Congo, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 17,000 km, paved: 1,212 km, unpaved: 15,788 km (2006)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BRAZZAVILLE (capital) 1.888 million; Pointe-Noire 969,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 65.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Republic of the Congo: 4,852,412 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.06% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread). These days, Republic of the Congo has to face a net migration rate of -4.8 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Republic of the Congo nowadays; Kongo 48%, Sangha 20%, M’Bochi 12%, Teke 17%, Europeans and other 3%.
The right to vote in Republic of the Congo can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Republic of the Congo. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Republic of the Congo for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Republic of the Congo are: Independence Day, 15 August (1960).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Republic of the Congo, these are the most likely dangers you might face: seasonal flooding. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Brazzaville and/or Republic of the Congo?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Republic of the Congo, the population has to face a death rate of 9.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Republic of the Congo
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Republic of the Congo. Here they are: French (official language), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .cg
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: rainy season (March to June): dry season (June to October): persistent high temperatures and humidity: particularly enervating climate astride the Equator.
Its capital city is Brazzaville, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Brazzaville: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Republic of the Congo; mean elevation: 430 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Berongou 903 m. The length of its total coastline are: 169 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 5,008 km.
Current environmental issues in Republic of the Congo; air pollution from vehicle emissions; water pollution from raw sewage; tap water is not potable; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: seasonal flooding.
For your traveling options, there are 27 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Republic of the Congo all together with 1,120 km (commercially navigable on Congo and Oubanqui Rivers above Brazzaville; there are many ferries across the river to Kinshasa; the Congo south of Brazzaville-Kinshasa to the coast is not navigable because of rapids, necessitating a rail connection to Pointe Noire; other rivers are used for local traffic only) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 17,000 km, paved: 1,212 km, unpaved: 15,788 km (2006).
Background of Republic of the Congo
Like every nation, Republic of the Congo also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned in 1990 and a democratically elected government took office in 1992. A brief civil war in 1997 restored former Marxist President Denis SASSOU-Nguesso, and ushered in a period of ethnic and political unrestimate Southern-based rebel groups agreed to a final peace accord in March 2003. The Republic of Congo is one of Africa’s largest petroleum producers, but with declining production it will need new offshore oil finds to sustain its oil earnings over the long term. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
