maps of congo

Congo is located in Central Africa and is a smaller version of the bigger country of Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo maps an area of around 342,000 square kilometers. The capital city of the country is Brazzaville which is also the largest city in the country.

The official language of the country is French; there are other regional languages too. The country got its independence from France in 1960. The government here is republican in nature. Ethnically the Bantu tribes dominate the country.

The country was earlier a single party communist state and later has witnessed a civil war too. The maps of Congo have the famous Livingstone falls. The economy of the country is generally based on agriculture and handicraft industries. There’s an industrial sector related to the Oil business. The oil business accounts for around sixty five percent of the GDP.

The country is a highly urban place with most of its people living in urban areas. The travel maps of Congo have places like Oyo and Owando. If you enjoy the oceans then there are places like Point Noire and Madingo-Kayes which have a grand view of the South Atlantic Sea.