What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?

The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.

What is the population of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo has a population of approximately 6.1 million (6,106,869 people, Africa).

What language is spoken in Republic of the Congo?

The primary language spoken in Republic of the Congo is French.

What currency does Republic of the Congo use?

Republic of the Congo uses the XAF (ISO 4217 code: XAF).

What is the time zone of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo's primary time zone is UTC+1. The international calling code is +242 and the top-level domain is .cg.

What is the GDP of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo has a nominal GDP of approximately $15.4 billion (USD), with a GDP per capita of about $2,520.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo has an HDI of 0.593 (UNDP Human Development Report). Life expectancy at birth is 64.7 years.

Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville · Middle Africa · French

Key Statistics

Population

6.1M

#112 / 197

Area

342,000 km²

#63 / 197

GDP (Nominal)

$15.4B

2024 estimate

#138 / 197

GDP per Capita

$2,520

2024 estimate

#147 / 197

Population Density

18/km²

#173 / 197

Medium

Human Development Index

0.593

#149 / 194

Life Expectancy

64.7 years

#159 / 196

CO₂ Emissions

1 t/capita

Restricted

Press Freedom

#100

RSF Index 2024

Internet Users

36%

#161 / 197

Calling Code

+242

Timezone

UTC+1

Driving Side

Right

Location

Continent	Africa
Subregion	Middle Africa
Coordinates	1.0°S, 15.0°E
Coastline	Has coastline

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General Information

Official Name	Republic of the Congo
Capital	Brazzaville
Government	Unitary presidential republic
Independence	1960
Languages	French
Currency	XAF
Population Density	18/km²
Calling Code	+242
Timezone	UTC+1
Top-Level Domain	.cg
Driving Side	Right-hand traffic
ISO Code	CG · COG
Memberships	African UnionOPECLa Francophonie