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%
