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Republic of the Congo
Middle AfricaCapital Brazzaville5 neighbours
Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. Its capital is Brazzaville. Republic of the Congo is next to Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Gabon.
A way to remember it
Sits on the equator, north-west of its much larger namesake, DR Congo, with Gabon on its western side.
Good to know
Its capital, Brazzaville, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.
Quick facts
- CapitalBrazzaville
- RegionAfrica, Middle Africa
- Land borders5 countries
- Also known asCongo, Congo-Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, congo, congo brazzaville
Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
DR Congo
Gabon