Congo

Geography & Mobility in Congo

The Republic of the Congo is a former French colony. It has 86 districts and is located in Central Africa. Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic are its neighbors. Brazzaville, Pointe Noire, and Cuvette are the most prominent districts. With a surface size of 342,000 square kilometers, the Republic of the Congo is Africa's 27th largest country. It has a tropical environment with high temperatures and humidity. Plateaus, lowlands, and basins characterize its landscape. There are over 5.2 million inhabitants in the city. Brazzaville, the country's capital and largest city, has a population of over 2.3 million people. Pointe Noire, Dolisie, and Nkayi are also prominent cities in the country. Maya Maya International Airport is the largest (BZV). It has a yearly passenger throughput of around 900,000 persons. It connects the country to African and European locations, as well as France.

Congo Demographics & More

In 1960, the Congo Republic declared independence from France. Its culture is influenced by a blend of tribal and French influences. The country's primary religion is Christianity (88 percent ). French is the country's official language. The legal system is founded on civil and common law in France. A presidential republic is the government form. Every five years, elections are held.

Congo's Economy

The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the country's official currency. Congo has an open economy, with a GDP of over $32.5 billion dollars. This places it as Africa's 30th largest economy. It has a $7,119 per capita income. Services, industry, and agriculture all contribute to GDP. Agriculture and a large industrial sector based on oil extraction and refinery make up its production. Oil, cement, lumber, cassava, and sugar are the principal export items.

Visiting Congo

Congo is a growing tourism destination with few attractions. It is well-known for its national parks and biodiversity. One natural UNESCO world heritage site exists. Primate tracking, such as gorilla tracking, and animal watching are the most popular tourist activities. The Parc National d'Odzala, Brazzaville, Pointe Noire, and the Lac Télé Reserve are some of the places to visit. The Democratic Republic of the Congo receives 351,000 tourists each year.