Welcome to Congo 🇨🇬 — a remarkable destination in Middle Africa. Its official name is Republic of the Congo, and today around 6.3 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 342,000 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Congo: key statistics, an introduction to Brazzaville, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Congo
Congo lies in Middle Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 342,000 square kilometres, it ranks 66th in the world by total area.
Congo has a coastline as well as land borders with Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Gabon — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Brazzaville serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Congo has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Congo is home to approximately 6.3 million residents — the 113th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Congoleses.
Congo is multilingual: the languages spoken include French, Kikongo and Lingala. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Congo rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Congo is +242. Websites from the country typically use the .cg internet domain.
If Congo came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Brazzaville) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Congo shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Congo
- Congo's flag emoji is 🇨🇬 — its two-letter country code is CG and its three-letter code is COG.
- Congo covers 342,000 km², ranking 66th in the world by area.
- With about 6.3 million people, Congo holds the 113th spot in the world population ranking.
- Congo is a member state of the United Nations.
- Congo shares borders with 5 countries.
Congo — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Congo?
- The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
- What is the population of Congo?
- Congo has a population of approximately 6,332,961 people, ranking 113th in the world.
- Where is Congo located?
- Congo is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Congo?
- The languages spoken in Congo include French, Kikongo and Lingala.
- What currency is used in Congo?
- Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
