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Congo, Republic of the Capital: Brazzaville Population: 3,702,314 The Geography of Congo, Republic of the Total Size: 342,000 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Montana Geographical Coordinates: 1 00 S, 15 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Berongou 903 m Climate: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator The People of Congo, Republic of the Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread) Independence: 15 August 1960 (from France) National Holiday: Independence Day, 15 August (1960) Nationality: Congolese (singular and plural) Religions: Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2% Economy of Congo, Republic of the Major Industries: petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes Agricultural Products: cassava (tapioca), sugar, rice, corn, peanuts, vegetables, coffee, cocoa; forest products Natural Resources: petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold, magnesium, natural gas, hydropower Major Exports: petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds Major Imports: capital equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central National GDP: $4,631,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $2,209,000,000 Brief History of Congo, Republic of the: Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned in 1990 and a democratically elected government took office in 1992. A brief civil war in 1997 restored former Marxist President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO, and ushered in a period of ethnic and political unrest. Southern-based rebel groups agreed to a final peace accord in March 2003, but the calm is tenuous and refugees continue to present a humanitarian crisis. The Republic of Congo was once one of Africa's largest petroleum producers, but with declining production it will need to hope for new offshore oil finds to sustain its oil earnings over the long term. Back to Geography Home Page

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