Republic of the Congo
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
~5.8 million
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French
- Religion
- Christianity, Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (October to May)
Culture & History
Known for: oil production, rainforests, and French colonial architecture
Also famous for: Odzala-Kokoua National Park, chimpanzees, and sapeur culture
Food: Moambe (chicken or fish stew)
Brief History
French colony; gained independence in 1960; relies on oil production; relatively stable compared to its neighbor (DR Congo)