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Description The land we now call the Republic of the Congo was first settled by the illusive and mysterious Pygmies. They were followed by the Bakongo, Bateke and Sanga peoples in the mid-15th century. Once the coastal areas were discovered and explored by the Portuguese, the natives (making friends quickly) began to cooperate with the Europeans, and soon, the slave trade flourished. Over many decades, an assortment of European traders searched for additional economic opportunities here, and then, in 1891, this resource-rich land was colonized by the French, and named the French Congo - later the Middle Congo. Subsequently, the Congo's population suffered through forced labor, and the country's valuable rubber and ivory resources were exploited. Independence from French control was achieved in 1960, however, over the decades that followed, the Republic of the Congo suffered through Marxism, a bloody civil war, on-going political instability, and ethnic unrest. Travelers are still warned that journeying to the Congo can be quite dangerous. Today this land of vast natural resources is one of Africa's largest petroleum producers, and has significant underdeveloped economic potential. Major weaknesses include a generally poor infrastructure and inadequate health care. The vast percentage of population live in the south, between the capital city of Brazzaville and the coastal city of Point Noire. Read more about Congo here! Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of the Congo Population 3,702,314 Capital City Brazzaville (1.3 million) Largest Cities Brazzaville, Pointe Noire, Loubomo, Nkayi, Mossendjo Currency Africaine Franc (XAF) Currency Converter here Latitude/Longitude 4º25' S, 15º26' E Languages French (official), and tribal dialects Flag here National Day 15 August; Independence Day Religions Christain, Animist,, others Land Land Area 341,500 sq km (131,853 sq miles) Landforms From the grasslands of the narrow coastal plain, the land rise into a south-central plateau, and the elevated regions along its border with Gabon. Further inland and north, the land flattens, and is covered by a dense equatorial rainforest. The Congo River, and its major tributaries (the Ubangui and Sangha), nourish the land. The entire river basin is swampy, and often flooded in the rainy season. Highest Pt. Mt. Leketi (1,040 m) (3,410 ft) Lowest Pt. Atlantic Ocean (0 m) (0 ft) Land Divisions 9 regions and 1 commune*; including Bouenza, Brazzaville*, Cuvette, Kouilou, Lekoumou, Likouala, Niari, Plateaux, Pool and Sangha

Maps Large (color) map here Congo Outline Map here Congo Map CIA version here Congo Maps at UT here African Continent (printable) here African Continent here Africa Landforms Map here African Outline Map here Recommended Links Congo (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here Congo Travel Info and Warnings here PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS NOTE: Before making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate important details regarding all passport and visa requirements. The experienced people at Travel Visa Pro can answer all of your questions! Climate With its position on the Equator, the Congo is hot and humid throughout the year, with daily high temperatures near 90º. The rainy season runs from October through May, with the heaviest amounts falling March through May. The equatorial rain forest of the north is often inundated with rain.

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