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Capital: Brazzaville

Government: Republic

Current President: Denis Sassou Nguesso

Economy:

• Mixture of subsistence agriculture, an industrial sector based largely on oil and support services, and government spending.
• Oil is a mainstay of the economy, providing a major share of government revenues and exports.

Population: 4.1 million (UN 2011)

Land Size: 342,000 sq km (132,047 sq miles)

Major Ethic Groups:

• Kongo: 48%
• Sangha: 20%
• M'Bochi: 12%
• Teke: 17%
• Europeans and other: 3%

Religions:

• Christian: 50%
• Animist: 48%
• Muslim: 2%

Language(s):

• French (official)
• Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages)
• Many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)

Links:

• CIA World Fact Book: Republic of Congo
• U.S. Department of State: Republic of Congo
• BBC News: Republic of Congo
• Congolese Embassy in the U.S.