Overview

  • Capital: Brazzaville
  • Language: French, Kituba and Lingala.
  • Currency: Central Africa CFA franc (XAF) = 100 centimes.
  • People: Bakongo, Sangha, Teke, Mbochi.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 47.94, Female: 50.04.
  • Religion: Animist, Roman Catholic.
  • Size (sq km): 342,000 (64th) (3.3% water)
  • Population: 3,999,000 (125th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 12 (204th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 242
  • Internet Country Code: .cg
  • Time Zone: GMT +1
  • Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Traveller's cheques. Limited use of Master Card and Diners Club cards.
  • Business Hours: 0700-1400 Mon-Friday, 0700-1200 Saturday.
  • GDP (PPP): US$4.58 billion
  • GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$1,369
  • Personal Safety: Politically volatile and subject to periodic rebellions. Seek latest information at time of visit.
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