Republic of the Congo

Summary of Republic of the Congo located in Africa.   Back to All Countries List

Offical Flag of Republic of the Congo
FIPS Code :   CF
ISO Code :   CG
ISO 3 Code :   COG
Numeric ISO :   178
Continent :   Africa
Area in (Sq KM) :   342000
DMS :   0° 13' 40.88" N, 15° 49' 39.57" E
Phone Code :   242
Currency :   Franc (XAF)
In Native :   Congo

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic, RDC, RotC, or simply the Congo, is a country located in the western coast of Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to its west; Cameroon to its northwest and the Central African Republic to its northeast; the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southeast and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda to its south; and the Atlantic Ocean to its southwest. The official language is French.

August 15 Congo Independence Day: The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960
 
Capital :   Brazzaville
Neighbour Countries :   Central African Republic,   Gabon,   Democratic Republic of the Congo,   Cameroon,   Angola
Languages :   French,   Kongo,   Lingala

Regions in Republic of the Congo

Bouenza Department
Brazzaville Department
Cuvette Department
Cuvette-Ouest Department
Kouilou Department
Lékoumou Department
Likouala Department
Niari Department
Plateaux Department
Pool Department
Sangha Department

Time zones in Republic of the Congo

Countries can have more than one time zone. Date time has been calculated using UTC.

Time Zone Id GMT Offset Current Date Time
Africa/Brazzaville 1 Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:53:05 PM

Time Zone Name GMT Offset Current Date Time
W. Central Africa Standard Time 1 Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:53:05 PM

Largest Cities and Populated Areas of Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville
Dolisie
Pointe-Noire