The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is a Central African oil producer straddling the Congo River basin rainforest.
Overview
- Size: 342,000 km²
- Location: Central Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea and Congo River, bordering Gabon, Cameroon, CAR, DRC and Angola (Cabinda).
- Coordinates: -0.228000°, 15.827700°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: French (official), Lingala and Kituba widely spoken
Culture
A Bantu Kongo cultural heartland known for La Sape (Society of Elegant Persons), a distinctive fashion subculture, and Congolese rumba music.
Economy
Oil exports dominate the economy, supplemented by timber from extensive rainforest cover.
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