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Geopolitical and historical information on the Central African country of Republic of Congo.

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Satyajit Venkata Vure

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Geopolitical and historical information on the Central African country of Republic of Congo.

Republic of Congo: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide and more - Infoplease

Information on Congo, Republic of - map and flag of Congo, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/republic-of-congo.html
Congo Map / Geography of Congo - Worldatlas

Printable map of Congo and info and links to Congo facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather - by worldatlas.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cg.htm
Congo, Democratic Republic - History

Information on Congo, Democratic Republic of the - map and flag of Congo, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0198161.html
Republic of Congo History and Culture - World Travel Guide

History, language and culture guide for Republic of Congo including key historical events, information on the spoken languages, useful phrases, social conventions, religion and cultural diversity.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/republic-congo/history-language-culture
Democratic Republic of Congo - Customs and Culture

The main languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are French, (Ki)swahili, Lingala, Tshiluba and Kikongo, but there are over 200 languages and dialects spoken by around 250 ethnic groups.
https://glapd.com/about/where-we-are-from/drc-customs/
Republic of Congo Profile - BBC

Provides an overview, basic information and key events for this African country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14121191
Culture of Republic of Congo - Every Culture

Culture of Republic of Congo: history, people, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social, dress and more.
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Republic-of-Congo.html
Republic of Congo Economy - Population

Learn more about the Republic of Congo economy, including the population of Republic of Congo , GDP, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation.
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/republiccongo
Top 10 Facts about the Congo Basin - WWF

Latest conservation news and stories from WWF.
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?8825/top-10facts-about-the-congo
Congo Facts, Congo Flag and More - National Geographic

Get Congo facts and information and see the Congolese flag in this country profile from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/congo-facts
Congo-Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo - Nations Online Project

Republic of the Congo facts: Official web sites of Republic of the Congo, links and information on Republic of the Congo's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/congo_roc.htm
Economy of the Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The economy of the Republic of the Congo is a mixture of subsistence hunting and agriculture, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum extraction and support services, and a government spending, characterized by budget problems and over staffing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Languages of the Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The official language of the Republic of Congo is French. Other languages are mainly Bantu languages, and the two national languages in the country are Kituba and Lingala.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo Republic, West Congo, or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_the_Congo

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Economy of Republic of the Congo
Statistics
Brazzaville is the economic center of the Republic of Congo;
Currency	Central African CFA Franc (XOF)
Fixed exchange rates	1 USD = 511.4 XOF (2012^[update])
Fiscal year	calendar year
Trade organisations	AU, WTO, AfCFTA, ECCAS
Country group	Developing/Emerging^[1] Lower-middle income economy^[2]
Population	5,244,363 (2018)^[3]
GDP	$11.576 billion (nominal, 2019 est.)^[4] $32.768 billion (PPP, 2019 est.)^[4]
GDP rank	137th (nominal, 2019) 128th (PPP, 2019)
GDP growth	−1.8% (2017) 1.6% (2018) 2.2% (2019e) 4.6% (2020f)^[5]
GDP per capita	$2,534 (nominal, 2019 est.)^[4] $7,174 (PPP, 2019 est.)^[4]
GDP per capita rank	134th (nominal, 2019) 126th (PPP, 2019)
GDP by sector	agriculture: 4.9% industry: 69.8% services: 25.3% (2016^[update])
Inflation ( CPI)	1.8% (2020 est.)^[4]
Population below poverty line	40.9% (2011)^[6] 61.3% on less than $3.20/day (2011)^[7]
Gini coefficient	48.9 high (2011)^[8]
Human Development Index	0.571 medium (2021)^[9] (153rd) 0.432 low IHDI (2021)^[10]
Labour force	2,173,950 (2019)^[11] 48.4% employment rate (2009)^[12]
Labour force by occupation	N/A
Unemployment	53% (2012^[update])
Main industries	petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes
External
Exports	$12.35 billion (2012^[update])
Export goods	petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds
Main export partners	United Arab Emirates 26% China 16.6% Greece 7.87% Vietnam 7.73% (2021)^[13]
Imports	$4.751 billion (2012^[update])
Import goods	capital equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs
Main import partners	China 20.4% France 9.28% Belgium 4.88% India 4.65% (2021)^[14]
Gross external debt	4.225 billion (2012^[update])
Public finances
Revenues	$8.05 billion (2012^[update])
Expenses	$5.93 billion (2012^[update])
Main data source: *CIA World Fact Book* All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Republic of Congo: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide and more - Infoplease

Information on Congo, Republic of - map and flag of Congo, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/republic-of-congo.html
Congo Map / Geography of Congo - Worldatlas

Printable map of Congo and info and links to Congo facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather - by worldatlas.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cg.htm
Congo, Democratic Republic - History

Information on Congo, Democratic Republic of the - map and flag of Congo, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0198161.html
Republic of Congo History and Culture - World Travel Guide

History, language and culture guide for Republic of Congo including key historical events, information on the spoken languages, useful phrases, social conventions, religion and cultural diversity.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/republic-congo/history-language-culture
Democratic Republic of Congo - Customs and Culture

The main languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are French, (Ki)swahili, Lingala, Tshiluba and Kikongo, but there are over 200 languages and dialects spoken by around 250 ethnic groups.
https://glapd.com/about/where-we-are-from/drc-customs/
Republic of Congo Profile - BBC

Provides an overview, basic information and key events for this African country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14121191
Culture of Republic of Congo - Every Culture

Culture of Republic of Congo: history, people, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social, dress and more.
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Republic-of-Congo.html
Republic of Congo Economy - Population

Learn more about the Republic of Congo economy, including the population of Republic of Congo , GDP, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation.
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/republiccongo
Top 10 Facts about the Congo Basin - WWF

Latest conservation news and stories from WWF.
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?8825/top-10facts-about-the-congo
Congo Facts, Congo Flag and More - National Geographic

Get Congo facts and information and see the Congolese flag in this country profile from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/congo-facts
Congo-Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo - Nations Online Project

Republic of the Congo facts: Official web sites of Republic of the Congo, links and information on Republic of the Congo's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/congo_roc.htm
Economy of the Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The economy of the Republic of the Congo is a mixture of subsistence hunting and agriculture, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum extraction and support services, and a government spending, characterized by budget problems and over staffing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Languages of the Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The official language of the Republic of Congo is French. Other languages are mainly Bantu languages, and the two national languages in the country are Kituba and Lingala.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo Republic, West Congo, or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_the_Congo

Economy of Republic of the Congo
Statistics
Brazzaville is the economic center of the Republic of Congo;
Currency	Central African CFA Franc (XOF)
Fixed exchange rates	1 USD = 511.4 XOF (2012^[update])
Fiscal year	calendar year
Trade organisations	AU, WTO, AfCFTA, ECCAS
Country group	Developing/Emerging^[1] Lower-middle income economy^[2]
Population	5,244,363 (2018)^[3]
GDP	$11.576 billion (nominal, 2019 est.)^[4] $32.768 billion (PPP, 2019 est.)^[4]
GDP rank	137th (nominal, 2019) 128th (PPP, 2019)
GDP growth	−1.8% (2017) 1.6% (2018) 2.2% (2019e) 4.6% (2020f)^[5]
GDP per capita	$2,534 (nominal, 2019 est.)^[4] $7,174 (PPP, 2019 est.)^[4]
GDP per capita rank	134th (nominal, 2019) 126th (PPP, 2019)
GDP by sector	agriculture: 4.9% industry: 69.8% services: 25.3% (2016^[update])
Inflation ( CPI)	1.8% (2020 est.)^[4]
Population below poverty line	40.9% (2011)^[6] 61.3% on less than $3.20/day (2011)^[7]
Gini coefficient	48.9 high (2011)^[8]
Human Development Index	0.571 medium (2021)^[9] (153rd) 0.432 low IHDI (2021)^[10]
Labour force	2,173,950 (2019)^[11] 48.4% employment rate (2009)^[12]
Labour force by occupation	N/A
Unemployment	53% (2012^[update])
Main industries	petroleum extraction, cement, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soap, flour, cigarettes
External
Exports	$12.35 billion (2012^[update])
Export goods	petroleum, lumber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds
Main export partners	United Arab Emirates 26% China 16.6% Greece 7.87% Vietnam 7.73% (2021)^[13]
Imports	$4.751 billion (2012^[update])
Import goods	capital equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs
Main import partners	China 20.4% France 9.28% Belgium 4.88% India 4.65% (2021)^[14]
Gross external debt	4.225 billion (2012^[update])
Public finances
Revenues	$8.05 billion (2012^[update])
Expenses	$5.93 billion (2012^[update])
Main data source: *CIA World Fact Book* All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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