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Republic of the Congo
Population: 2,998,040 (July 2004 est.)
Capital: Brazzaville
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An Introduction to Republic of the Congo
Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned in 1990 and a democratically elected government installed in 1992. A brief civil war in 1997 restored former Marxist President SASSOU-NGUESSO, but ushered in a period of ethnic unrest. Southern-based rebel groups agreed to a final peace accord in March 2003. The Republic of Congo is one of Africa's largest petroleum producers with significant potential for offshore development.

Map of Congo, Republic of the ( Location ) : 1 00 S, 15 00 E, Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon. For additional reports and educational information specific to Congo, Republic of the, refer to the Country Info menubar to the upper right.

About the Flag The Congolese Flag
Divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red; uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China
2. India
3. United States
4. Indonesia
5. Brazil
6. Russia
7. Pakistan
8. Bangladesh
9. Japan
10. Nigeria
11. Mexico
12. Germany
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14. Vietnam
15. Egypt
16. Turkey
17. Iran
18. Ethiopia
19. Thailand
20. United Kingdom
21. France
22. Italy
23. Congo
24. Ukraine
25. South Korea
26. South Africa
27. Burma
28. Colombia
29. Spain
30. Poland

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Some interesting facts and figures about Congo, Republic of the.
Pop Growth Rate / Year:
• 1.42%
Avg. Life Expectancy:
• 48.51 yrs - Male
• 50.55 yrs - Female
Phone Lines:
• 7,000 (2003)
Televisions:
• 33,000 (1997)
Radios:
• 341,000 (1997)
Internet Code:
• .cg
Did you know ... People from Congo, Republic of the are called Congolese