Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia
WEBCongo, officially the Republic of the Congo or Congo Republic, [a] also known as Congo-Brazzaville is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.
Brazzaville - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1934, the Congo–Ocean Railway opened, linking Brazzaville with the Atlantic port of Pointe-Noire and bypassing the rapids on the Congo River. Construction of the railway resulted in the deaths of more than 17,000 Africans, and the people revolted against the French in 1928.
Republic of the Congo | History, Flag, Map, Population ...
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Republic of the Congo, country situated astride the Equator in west-central Africa. Officially known as the Republic of the Congo, the country is often called Congo (Brazzaville), with its capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is.
Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo, Map, Population, & Facts ...
WEBBrazzaville, city (commune), capital, and river port of the Republic of the Congo and former capital of French Equatorial Africa. It is situated on the north bank of the Congo River below Malebo (Stanley) Pool, across from Kinshasa, capital …
Congo, Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Republic of the Congo is one of the most urbanized countries in Africa, with nearly 70% of Congolese living in urban areas. The population is concentrated in the southwest of the country, mainly in the capital Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and along the railway line that connects the two.
Republic of Congo country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 11, 2023 · Civil wars and militia conflicts have plagued the Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville since its independence from France.
Republic of the Congo summary | Britannica
WEBRepublic of the Congo, known as Congo (Brazzaville) formerly Middle Congo, Republic, west-central Africa. Area: 132,046 sq mi (342,000 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 6,373,000. Capital: Brazzaville. Roughly half of the population belongs to one of the Kongo tribes. The Teke are less numerous, as are the Mboshi and several other peoples.