Congo (Republic of Congo)

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INFORMATION

Capital: Brazzaville

Government: Presidential 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: 5,417,414 (July 2021 est.)

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

Major Ethnic Groups:

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

  • Christian: 50%
  • Indigenous African Religion: 48%
  • Muslim: 2%

Language(s):

  • French (official)
  • Lingala
  • Monokutuba
  • Kikongo

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RECENT NEWS

  • Thu - Mar 21, 2024: Prominent Congolese Journalist Convicted On Baseless Charges - AllAfrica News: Congo-Brazzaville
    [HRW] Authorities Should Quash Stanis Bujakera's Conviction
  • Thu - Mar 7, 2024: PYJ Worried! - AllAfrica News: Congo-Brazzaville
    [New Republic] Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson is said to be seriously angry with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia.
  • Tue - Feb 27, 2024: Donors' Deafening Silence After Republic of Congo Green-Lights Oil Exploration in Conkouati National Park - AllAfrica News: Congo-Brazzaville
    [Greenpeace] Six weeks after signing a $50 million forest protection deal with donors, the Republic of Congo has given the green light to oil exploration in Conkouati-Douli National Park, the country's most biodiverse protected area and home to fishing communities since at least the 13th century.