Location of the Republic of the Congo
Capital
(and largest city) Brazzaville
[show location on an interactive map] 4°14′S, 15°14′E
Official languages French
Recognised regional languages Kongo/Kituba, Lingala
Demonym Congolese
Government Republic
- President Denis Sassou Nguesso
- Prime Minister Isidore Mvouba
Independence from France
- Date 15 August 1960
Area
- Total 342,000 km² (64th)
132,047 sq mi
- Water (%) 3.3
Population
- 2005 estimate 3,999,000 (125th)
- census n/a
- Density 12/km² (204th)
31/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
- Total $4.585 billion (154th)
- Per capita $1,369 (161st)
HDI (2007) 0.547 (medium) (139th)
Currency Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Time zone WAT
Internet TLD .cg
Calling code +242