Republic of Congo

Republic of Congo

Also known as Congo-Brazzaville or simply the Congo, the Republic of Congo is a west central African country that borders the South Atlantic Ocean between Angola and Gabon. It achieved independence from France in 1960.

Fast Facts

Bisected by the equator
One of the Sub-Saharan region's largest oil-producing nations
Capital: Brazzaville
Population: 3,800,610 (July 2007 estimate)
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Exchange rate: 443.67
Official language: French
Government: Republic as of 1992
Formerly Marxist and current president Denis Sassou Nguesso was reinstated after holding the presidency during the Marxist era
Enjoys the world's largest chimpanzee population

More Political Unrest

The Republic of the Congo is one of many African countries experiencing continued political unrest and uncertainty. President Denis Sassou-Nguesso led the country from the first time he took over during a 1979 coup to 1992 elections, which he lost. He was back in power in 1997, however, after a violent civil war broke out and his attempt to recover the presidency was bolstered by Angolan troops.

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Wikipedia: Republic of the Congo
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Portals to the World: Congo (Brazzaville)
BBC Country Profile: Republic of Congo
Lonely Planet: Republic of Congo Travel Guide

Republic of Congo Recent News

La Choc: Republic of Congo News
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Google News: Republic of Congo
New York Times: Congo Republic News

Republic of Congo Vacation

World Travel Guide: Republic of Congo
The Africa Guide: The Congo
U.S. Department of State: Republic of Congo Travel
Wikitravel: Republic of Congo

Republic of Congo Politics

Wikipedia: Politics of the Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook: Republic of the Congo Government
Wikipedia: List of Political Parties in the Republic of the Congo
Wikipedia: Republic of the Congo Parliamentary Election, 2007

Republic of Congo Government Sites

Official Site: Republic of Congo Government
Wikipedia: President Denis Sassou Nguesso
Wikipedia: Prime Minister Isidore Mvouba

Republic of Congo International Relations

Wikipedia: Foreign Relations of the Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook: Republic of the Congo Transnational Issues
U.S. Department of State: Republic of Congo Foreign Relations

Republic of Congo Political Issues

Article: Congo-Brazzaville President Talks of Formation of New Government (December 17, 2007)
Africa News Update: Congo-Brazzaville: Government Responds to Population Growth Concerns (July, 2007)
U.S. Department of State: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 (March 6, 2007)

Republic of Congo Economy

CIA World Factbook: Republic of the Congo Economy
World Bank: Republic of Congo
The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom 2008 - Republic of Congo
Wikipedia: Economy of the Republic of the Congo
International Monetary Fund: Republic of Congo and the IMF

Republic of Congo Military

Wikipedia: Military of the Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook: Republic of the Congo Military

Republic of Congo Facts and History

BBC Timeline: Republic of Congo
Timelines of History: Timeline Congo-Brazzaville Republic of Congo
Global Security: Republic of Congo Civil War
Wikipedia: History of the Republic of Congo
Lonely Planet: Republic of Congo: History
History World: History of the Republic of Congo

Republic of Congo Maps and Geography

Wikipedia: Geography of the Republic of the Congo
CIA World Factbook: Republic of the Congo Geography
The Business Travel Report: Republic of the Congo Fact File

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Creative Commons image by "CIA World Factbook"

Republic of Congo Capital

Wikipedia: Brazzaville
Wikitravel: Brazzaville
Sprol.com: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (July 19, 2006)
Weather Underground: Brazzaville, Congo Forecast

Republic of Congo Major Cities

Wikipedia: List of Cities in the Republic of the Congo
City Population: Congo (Rep)

Pointe-Noire

Wikipedia: Pointe-Noire
TravelBlog: Oui, Beach Life in Point Noire

Loubomo

Wikipedia: Loubomo
World 66: Loubomo Travel Guide

Impfondo

Wikipedia: Impfondo
World 66: Impfondo Travel Guide

Nkayi

Wikipedia: Nkayi

Republic of Congo Photos and Videos

Google Image Search: Republic of the Congo
Flickr: Congo-Brazzaville
TrekEarth: Congo Photos
YouTube & Google Video: Congo-Brazzaville Search
Dailymotion: Congo-Brazzaville Video Search
YouTube: Congo Brazzaville (Time 3:10)

Republic of Congo Culture

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Republic of Congo
Wikipedia: Culture of the Republic of the Congo

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