Capital: Brazzaville
Population
Total Population:
6,182,885
Natural Increase:
2.4%
Density:
18 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
69.2%
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on ethnic groups in the Republic of Congo. However, the main ethnic groups are the Kongo, Sangha, Teke, M'Bochi, but also Europeans and other origins.
Official Language:
French
Other Languages Spoken:
Several languages from the Bantu family are spoken, especially Kituba and Lingala, Mboshi and Bateke, together with around 40 additional languages and dialects.
Business Language(s):
French
Religion:
Christian 50%, Animist 48%, Muslims 2%.
Literacy Rate:
84.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Brazzaville
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)
Country Overview
Area:
342,000 km²
Type of State:
Officially a a semi-presidential republic; however, in practice, the country operates more like a de facto presidential system, as President Denis Sassou Nguesso holds significant power, with the executive branch dominating political affairs.
Type of Economy:
Lower-middle-income economy.
An economy which is heavily dependent on the petroleum sector.
HDI*:
0.591/1
HDI (World Rank):
136/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Congo, dial 00
To call Congo, dial +242
Internet Suffix:
.cg
Telephone Lines:
0.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
6.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
41.6% of the Population
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Congo: Introduction
