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The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, West Congo, Congo Republic, ROC, or simply either Congo or the Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.
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.
A comprehensive overview of the history, geography, politics, and economy of the Central African country. Learn about its diverse ethnic groups, natural resources, conflicts, and elections.
Republic of the Congo, known as Congo (Brazzaville) formerly Middle Congo, Republic, west-central Africa. Area: 132,047 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.