Congo-Brazzaville

Located on the western coast of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda, with its capital, Brazzaville, situated on the Congo River. The nation covers an area of 342,000 square kilometers and maintains a low population density of approximately 18 people per square kilometer, supported by a semi-presidential government that has fostered stability since gaining independence in 1960. Economically, the country relies heavily on its oil and timber resources, achieving a GDP per capita of $6,590 under purchasing power parity in 2025 while utilizing the Central African CFA franc as its official currency. Despite these strengths, the nation faces challenges related to extreme poverty and infrastructure development, reflected in its Human Development Index score of 0.649.