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- 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
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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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Republic of Congo Questions
Open Thread: Hillary Clinton loses temper in the Congo with student 3 AnswersShe was there, a major official, trying to campaign for rights for oppressed women in the Congo, and some guy asks what her husband thinks? No wonder she got ma... read more
What parts of Plato's Republic discuss Education and how can they be related to modern society? 2 AnswersHere is the basic outline of how plato felt education should be done. I found this on Ehow which has a decent discussion of exactly this topic http://www.enote... read more
OPEN THREAD: Restore The Republic protester takes gun to Obama Town Hall Meeting 3 AnswersAh yes New Hampshire... Live free or Die is on every license plate, full automatic weapons are legal, and incest is encouraged. That guy was carrying a gun to c... read more
What do you think of the new Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic MMORPG by Bioware? 4 AnswersI think it was inevitable, and figuring how good the KOTOR games were and that it's by Bioware, it can't be too bad. It really depends what the payment scheme ... read more -
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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