Republic of the Congo Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of the Congo |
| Common Name | (the) Congo – /ˈkɑŋ.ɡoʊ/ |
| Nationality | Congolese (singular and plural) – noun, Congolese or Congo – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from France) |
| Administrative Divisions | 12 departments |
| Total Population | 5.7 million (#116) with 69.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Brazzaville (capital city), Pointe-Noire |
| Major Languages | Kongo, French (official) |
| Electricity Access | 49.6% of total population |
| Internet Access | 32.1% of total population |
| Currency | Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale Francs (XAF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $18.9 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $3,200 (#195) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 342,000 sq km / 132,047 sq mi (#65) with 0.1% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DRC, Gabon |
| Bordering Water Bodies | South Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “The Congolese”