Republic of the Congo is located in Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Population (2014 est) – 4,662,446
Area – 212,500mi
Capital – Brazzaville
Ethnic Background
- Kongo – 48%
- Sangha – 20%
- M’Bochi – 12%
- Teke – 17%
- Europeans and Other – 3%
Exports – petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds
Imports – capital equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs
Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 57 years, F 60 years
Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 59.34 deaths/1,000 live births
Adult Illiteracy Rate – 16.2%
