A lone tree standing by the riverbanks in Brazzaville, Congo.

Tranquil view of the Bukavu waterfront with modern architecture and lake in Sud-Kivu, DRC.

Scenic view of a rural village along a river in the lush Congo rainforest.

Two fishermen in a traditional wooden boat on Lake Kivu near Goma, DR Congo during sunset.

Urban landscape of Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, featuring waterfront buildings and Lake Kivu.

Republic of the Congo

Africa · Middle Africa

Medium PeaceMedium Development

Population6.3M111th

GDP / Capita$2KLower-mid

PPP / Capita$7KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.572Very High

Life Expectancy66 yrsLow

Oil-dependent Republic of Congo — Brazzaville faces Kinshasa across the river.

At a Glance

LowChild Survival

AffordablePrice Level Index

LowWater Access

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Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo is a Central African country of equatorial rainforest, the Congo River basin, and a coastal strip on the Atlantic, with a Congolese culture that shares deep musical and artistic traditions with its larger neighbour across the river. Brazzaville has a lively music scene and a distinctive Creole urban culture. It suits travellers with specific interests in the Congo Basin ecosystem or those making a wider journey through Central Africa.

Brazzaville and Kinshasa are the world's only pair of capital cities separated by a river — visible from each other's banks.
Smaller and less known than its neighbour DR Congo, despite having 'Congo' in its name first.

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