Congo
Congo is a country in Africa with a population of 6,182,890. Its capital is Brazzaville and the currency is the CFA Franc (Central) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $2,500, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Congo?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 314,465 in 1800 to 6,182,890 in 2023
From 39.6 yrs in 1950 to 65.8 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is CG?
CG is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Congo, a country in Africa with its capital at Brazzaville.
What language do they speak in Congo?
The main language spoken in Congo is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
What is the country calling code for Congo?
The international dialling code for Congo is +242. Its two-letter country code is CG.
What currency is used in Congo?
Congo uses the CFA Franc (Central) (Fr), currency code XAF.
What is the population of Congo?
Congo has a population of about 6,182,890 people across 342,000 km².