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WEBSep 21, 2024 · Republic of the Congo, country situated astride the Equator in west-central Africa. Officially known as the Republic of the Congo, the country is often called Congo (Brazzaville), with its capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is.
Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia
WEBCongo is located in the central-western part of sub-Saharan Africa, along the Equator, lying between latitudes 4°N and 5°S, and longitudes 11° and 19°E. To the south and east of it is the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia
WEBThe Democratic Republic of the Congo, [b] also known as the DR Congo, the DRC, or Congo-Kinshasa, is a country in Central Africa. By land area the Congo is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), country located in central Africa. Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. It is the second largest country on the continent; only Algeria is larger.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 2024 · In 1994, a massive inflow of refugees from conflict in neighboring Rwanda and Burundi sparked ethnic strife and civil war. A rebellion backed by Rwanda and Uganda and fronted by Laurent KABILA toppled the MOBUTU regime in 1997. KABILA renamed the country the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Republic of the Congo summary | Britannica
WEBRepublic of the Congo, known as Congo (Brazzaville) formerly Middle Congo, Republic, west-central Africa. Area: 132,046 sq mi (342,000 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 6,373,000. Capital: Brazzaville. Roughly half of the …
Congo, Republic of the - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 2024 · 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.
Republic of Congo country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 11, 2023 · Provides an overview of the Republic of Congo, including key facts for this west African country.
DR Congo country profile - BBC News
WEBJan 2, 2024 · An overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and key facts about this central African state.
Congo Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Congo or the Republic of the Congo is located in Central Africa in the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth. With the Equator passing through the country, it has territories in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.