The Republic of the Congo has a population of 5,293,070 as of 2020.
Size
34,201 sq km / 13,205 sq mi (slightly larger than Maryland)
Capital City
The capital city of Brazzaville is the largest and most populated city, located on the Congo River.
Ethnic Groups
40.5% Kongo 16.9% Teke 13.1% Mbochi 8.2% Foreigner 5.6% Sangha
Religion
33.1% Roman Catholic 22.3% Other Christian 19.9% Protestant 22.5% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
French
There are also many local languages and dialects spoken in the Congo.
Geography
The Republic of the Congo is about 60% lowlands all covered by forest. Also consists of plateaus, valleys, savannas, and has about 65 miles of coastline.
Economy
Congo Brazzaville is one of the poorest nations in the world. Despite that, petroleum and mining are the largest exports followed forestry and commercial agriculture.
Interesting Fact
Nearly 70% of the country is covered by rain forest.
Important Facts
In 1483, the Portuguese arrived in Kongo and they began trading. Between the 1600s and the 1800s, the slave trade greatly expanded. In 1891 France took control and announced it as French Congo. In 1946, Congo became an overseas territory of France and gained complete independence on August 15, 1960.
