Africa
Republic of the Congo: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Republic of the Congo: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Population
- 6.5 million
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
#110 by population · #64 by area · #141 economy in the world · #170 by population density
Population and society
Population of cg, 1960–2025. From 1.1 million in 1960 to 6.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 19 per km² (rank 170 of 194)
- Urban population
- 64.1% (2025)
- Under 15
- 39.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.1% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.11 (2024)
- Internet users
- 47.3% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $16.3B (rank 141 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 19.9% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 64% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- La Congolaise
- Official name
- République du Congo · Repubilika ya Kongo · Republíki ya Kongó
- Motto
- Unité, Travail, Progrès (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +242
- Internet domain
- .cg
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Congolese
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon
- Highest point
- Mont Nabemba (1,020 m)
- Largest city
- Brazzaville, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $2,515 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 66 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.649 (rank 138 of 193)
Departments in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouenza | Madingou | 363,850 (2023) | 12,265 | |
| Brazzaville | — | — | — | |
| Cuvette | Owando | 316,599 (2023) | 48,250 | |
| Cuvette-Ouest | Ewo | 119,328 (2023) | 26,600 | |
| Kouilou | Loango, Republic of Congo | 97,362 (2023) | 12,517 | |
| Lékoumou | Sibiti | 100,559 (2023) | 20,950 | |
| Likouala | Impfondo | 355,570 (2023) | 66,044 | |
| Niari | Dolisie | 334,863 (2023) | 25,942 | |
| Plateaux | Djambala | 283,421 (2023) | 38,400 | |
 | Pointe Noire | — | — | — |
| Pool | Kinkala | 394,532 (2023) | 32,510 | |
| Sangha | Ouésso | 209,701 (2023) | 55,800 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Republic of the Congo?
Brazzaville
How many people live in the Republic of the Congo?
6.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the Republic of the Congo?
Central African CFA Franc
What is the official language of the Republic of the Congo?
French
What is the calling code of the Republic of the Congo?
+242
Which countries border the Republic of the Congo?
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon
What is the highest point of the Republic of the Congo?
Mont Nabemba (1,020 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.