 Republic
of the Congo: Facts and FiguresLocal
Name République du Congo
 Location
western Africa
Bordered By Gabon, Cameroon, Central
African Empire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola
Area 132,047 sq mi
(342,000 sq km)
Greatest Distance N-S 590 mi (950 km)
Greatest Distance E-W 515 mi (829 km)
Coastline 100 mi (160 km)
Highest Point Mount
Berongou; 2,962 ft (903 m)
Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean; sea level
Natural Resources
petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper,
phosphates, gold, magnesium, natural gas, hydropower
Nationality Congolese
Population (July 2007 est) 3,800,610
Largest Cities Brazzaville
Ethnic Groups Kongo, Sangha, M'Bochi,
Teke, Europeans
Religions Christian, animist, Muslim
Languages French (official), Lingala,
Monokutuba, local languages and dialects
Capital Brazzaville
Form of Government republic
Present Constitution Adopted January 20,
2002
Chief of State President
Head of Government Prime Minister
Cabinet Council of Ministers appointed by the
President
Legislature bicameral Parliament
Judiciary Supreme Court (Cour Supreme)
Local Administration 10 regions and 1 commune
Currency Communaute
Financiere Africaine Franc
Per Capita Income $3,700
Industries petroleum extraction, cement,
lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes
Agriculture cassava, sugar, rice, corn,
peanuts, vegetables, coffee, cocoa, forest products
Export Commodities petroleum, lumber,
plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds
Import Commodities capital equipment,
construction materials, foodstuffs
 Indepenence Achieved August 15,
1960
From France
National Holiday Independence Day;
August 15
Flag divided diagonally from the lower
hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle is green
and the lower triangle is red
CIA World Factbook. www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cf.html
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