Republic of the Congo
République du Congo
Republic of the Congo is a presidential republic, located in Middle Africa. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Brazzaville. About 6.5 million people live there (2025).
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Population
- 6,484,437 (2025)
- Region
- Africa (Middle Africa)
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Demonym
- Congolese
- Languages
- French, Lingala
- Form of Government
- Presidential republic
- Religion
- Christianity (79%)
Non-religious (11.3%)
Islam (1.6%) - Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- GDP
- $16.3B (2025)