Fun facts about Brazzaville
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The prefix 'Brazza' comes from the surname of the Italian-French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza.
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Administratively, it is a department and a commune.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Brazzaville is the only place in the world where two national capital cities developed on opposite banks of a river, within sight of each other.
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Administratively, it is a department and a commune.
From the “Geography” section
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The Congo–Ocean Railway opened in 1934, linking Brazzaville with the Atlantic port of Pointe-Noire.
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Administratively, it is a department and a commune.
From the “History” section
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The Marien Ngouabi University in Brazzaville has approximately 26,000 students.
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Administratively, it is a department and a commune.
From the “Education” section
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Brazzaville features a tropical wet and dry climate, with a longer wet season from October to May.
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Administratively, it is a department and a commune.
From the “Climate” section
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