Basic Information
Official Name
The official name is Republic of the Congo, but most people know it as Congo.
People
People of Congo are refered to as Congolese. The Congolese people have many different ethnic groups as well. These all have their own names.
Location
Congo is located in West-Central Africa. The absolute location is 0°, 15°W. It is located right on the equator, making it a very nice tourist location.
Major Cities
The official name is Republic of the Congo, but most people know it as Congo.
People
People of Congo are refered to as Congolese. The Congolese people have many different ethnic groups as well. These all have their own names.
Location
Congo is located in West-Central Africa. The absolute location is 0°, 15°W. It is located right on the equator, making it a very nice tourist location.
Major Cities
- Brazzaville is the capital of Congo. This city has the largest population. Since Brazzaville is a port on the Congo River, the city takes deliveries of many trading materials, like rubber and timber.
- Pointe-Noire is Congo's second-largest city. Pointe-Noire is the essential center of the oil industry. Pointe-Noire is also known for its fishing industry.
This is a map of Congo, with major cities pointed out
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This is an image of Brazzaville, one of the most urbanized and human influenced areas in Congo
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