Republic of Congo
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Capital
Brazzaville
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Local time
20:55
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Population
5.04 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+242
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Currency
Fr XAF (franc)
Republic of Congo
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Capital
Brazzaville
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Local time
20:55
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Population
5.04 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+242
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Currency
Fr XAF (franc)
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Petrol price
€ 1.13 pl
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Precipitation
1 646mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
342 km2
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Protected Area
35%
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Forest Area
65%
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Agricultural area
31%
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Railways
795km
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Annual air passengers
577 779
Population
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Ethnicity
Kongo - 48 %
Sangha - 20 %
M'Bochi - 12 %
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Religion
Christian - 50 %
animist - 48 %
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Literacy rates
79.3%
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Languages
French
Lingala and Monokutuba
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Armed Forces
12 000
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Murders
10 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
3.9 l/person
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Smoking
43.2%
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Diabetes
6.9%
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Malaria
173%
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Tuberculosis
379 per 100k
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HIV
3.1%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes
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Agriculture
cassava (tapioca), sugar, rice, corn, peanuts, vegetables, coffee, cocoa, forest products
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Natural Resources
petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold
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Energy Import
-496%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold
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Renewable Energy
62%
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CO2 Emissions
3 095kt
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Ease of Business
179 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
8
What not to do when visiting Republic of Congo
Republic of Congo Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Republic of Congo Don’t fail to follow the instructions of your guide when visiting wildlife areas.
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Republic of Congo Don’t display a large amount of cash, don’t wear expensive clothes or jewellery. Keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention for small crimes.
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Did you know?
Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.
Republic of Congo Don’t photograph government buildings and military installations - it’s illegal.
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Republic of Congo Don't export items of historical significance such as wood pieces, sculptures or paintings. It’s better to check the list of prohibited items for export in advance.
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Republic of Congo Don't forget to negotiate fares before entering the taxis - most of them have no meter. It’s good to have the agreed amount in cash - taxi drivers are not willing to return change.
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Republic of Congo Don’t forget the Republic of Congo is one of the most urbanised countries in Africa. Cooking usually takes place in front of the house in villages, along with social interaction.
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Tell us your experience
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Republic of Congo Don’t necessarily travel to the Pool region - there’s a higher risk of banditry.
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Did you know?
In Africa, more people are killed by crocodiles than lions.
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