Congo: flag, capital and key facts
Congo is a country in Africa whose capital is Brazzaville. It covers 342,000 km², making it the 64th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 5,797,805, 113th in the world. It shares a land border with 6 countries. Official currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF).
Key facts about Congo
| Capital | Brazzaville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 5,797,805 (rank 113) |
| Land area | 342,000 km² (rank 64) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| GDP per capita | 2,700 USD |
| Main languages | French, Lingala |
| ISO 3166-1 code | CG |
Which countries border Congo?
Congo shares a land border with 6 countries:
- Angola — capital Luanda
- Cameroon — capital Yaoundé
- the Central African Republic — capital Bangui
- the DR Congo — capital Kinshasa
- Equatorial Guinea — capital Malabo
- Gabon — capital Libreville
Play with Congo on Flagdle
Congo is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Brazzaville” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.