The Congo - Brazzaville: landmarks, animals & facts for kids
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The flag of the Republic of the Congo is split by a yellow diagonal band, with a green triangle at the top by the pole and a red triangle at the bottom on the far side.
Read about this flag →the Congo - Brazzaville at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Population
- 6.3 million
The Republic of the Congo, often called Congo-Brazzaville, is a country in Central Africa that straddles the Equator. It has a short Atlantic coastline and a long border along the Congo River. Its capital is Brazzaville, which faces Kinshasa, the capital of its neighbour, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, across the river. About 6 million people live there. The country is known for its rainforests, western lowland gorillas and big rivers.
On My Earth Toy you can see Nabemba Tower in Brazzaville, a slim tower about 106 metres tall, one of the tallest buildings in Central Africa. Look for the gorilla too, and for the legendary Mokele-mbembe said to live in remote swamps.
Geography and nature
About two-thirds of the country is covered by tropical rainforest, part of the great Congo Basin forest. The north has huge swampy forests along rivers, while the south has plateaus and savanna. Odzala-Kokoua and Nouabalé-Ndoki national parks protect western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and forest elephants. Near the coast lies Pointe-Noire, the country's main port, where oil from offshore fields is shipped out.
People, languages and culture
French is the official language, and Lingala and Kituba are national languages used across the country. Most people are Christian. Congolese rumba, a style of music and dance shared with the DRC, is listed by UNESCO as cultural heritage. Brazzaville is also known for 'La Sape', a club of elegantly dressed men and women who show off colourful suits in the streets. Cassava, fish and leafy greens are everyday foods.
History in a nutshell
Long ago the Kingdom of Kongo and the Loango and Teke kingdoms ruled parts of the region. In 1880 the explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza signed a treaty with a Teke king, and the city named after him became the centre of French Equatorial Africa. During World War II, Brazzaville served as the capital of Free France. The country became independent on 15 August 1960 and has since had periods of conflict and political change.
Fun facts
- Brazzaville and Kinshasa are the two closest national capitals in the world, apart from Rome and Vatican City.
- Western lowland gorillas live in family groups led by a large male called a silverback.
- The Mokele-mbembe is a creature from local legend; no scientific evidence that it exists has ever been found.
- The Equator crosses the country, so it is warm and humid all year.
Famous landmarks in the Congo - Brazzaville
Nabemba Tower
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A 106-metre cylindrical tower built in 1986 beside the Congo River in Brazzaville, long the tallest building in Central Africa.
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Questions
What is the capital of the Congo - Brazzaville?
The capital of the Congo - Brazzaville is Brazzaville.
Which continent is the Congo - Brazzaville in?
The Congo - Brazzaville is in Africa.
How big is the Congo - Brazzaville?
The Congo - Brazzaville covers about 342,000 km².
How many people live in the Congo - Brazzaville?
About 6.3 million people live in the Congo - Brazzaville.
What are the most famous landmarks in the Congo - Brazzaville?
On My Earth Toy's free 3D globe, the landmark from the Congo - Brazzaville is Nabemba Tower, with a photo and quick facts.
Which animals can you find in the Congo - Brazzaville on My Earth Toy?
On the globe you can find Gorilla in the Congo - Brazzaville.
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Updated: 2026-10-30