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States of the western Congo Basin, c. 1350
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The Republic of the Congo was known as the French Congo or Middle Congo during the period of French colonization.

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Republic of the Congo

Population
6.5M
Area
342,000 km²
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
110th most populous country in the world

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.

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States of the western Congo Basin, c. 1350
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The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group, formed the basis for ethnic affinities and rivalries among several countries including Angola and Gabon.

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Republic of the Congo

Population
6.5M
Area
342,000 km²
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
110th most populous country in the world

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.

From the “History” section

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States of the western Congo Basin, c. 1350
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Congo lies within four terrestrial ecoregions, including Atlantic Equatorial coastal forests and Western Congolian lowland forests.

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Republic of the Congo

Population
6.5M
Area
342,000 km²
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
110th most populous country in the world

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.

From the “Geography” section

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States of the western Congo Basin, c. 1350
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Denis Sassou Nguesso's regime has been marked by corruption revelations, including over 110 bank accounts and lavish properties in France.

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Republic of the Congo

Population
6.5M
Area
342,000 km²
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
110th most populous country in the world

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.

From the “Government and politics” section

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States of the western Congo Basin, c. 1350
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The Republic of the Congo has untapped base metal, gold, iron, and phosphate deposits.

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Republic of the Congo

Population
6.5M
Area
342,000 km²
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
110th most populous country in the world

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River.

From the “Economy” section

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