Independence Day of Republic of the Congo

Today is the Independence Day of Republic of the Congo. Republic of the Congo gained her independence on August 15, 1960 from France.

Official Name: Republic of the Congo

Area: 132,046 sq miles. (342,000 sq. km)

Cities: Capital – Brazzaville, other cities – Pointe Noire, Pool, Bouenza, Cuvette

Population: 3.8 million (UN, 2007)

Religions: 50% Christian, 48%

Indigenous beliefs, 2% Muslim
Languages: French (Official) many African languages with Lingala and Kikongo most widely used Type of Government: Republic

GDP: $ 2.3 billion (2004 est.)

Monetary Unit: Communaute Financiere Africaine (CFA) franc

President: Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Internet domain: .cg

International Dialing Code: +242

Official Web Pages: http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/cg.html

Sources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076794.stm

The New York Times Almanac 2007

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