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Congolese flag |
| Country |
Congo, Republic of the |
| Capital |
Brazzaville |
| Location |
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon |
| Size |
342,000 sq km |
| Terrain |
coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin |
| Climate |
tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); constantly high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator |
| Languages |
French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo has the most users) |
| Nationality |
noun: Congolese (singular and plural)
adjective: Congolese or Congo |
| Religion |
Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2% |
| Currency |
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States |
| Exports |
petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds |
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