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Republic of the Congo
- Location
Location Description
Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
- Continent
- Africa
- Bordering Countries
- Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon
- Independent
- Yes
- Flag
Flag Description
The flag of this country features a yellow diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and red triangle respectively.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Currency
- (franc)
- Size
- 132,047 sq mi (342,000 sq km) — 67th largest
- Total Population
- 6,142,180 people — 112th largest
- Population Density
- 46.5 people per sq mi (18 people per sq km) — 210th largest