Trivia in Congo-Brazzaville

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Central Africa

National symbols

Flag: Diagonal tricolor of green, yellow, and red

Congo-Brazzaville Flag

Emblem: Coat of arms with a shield bearing a lion supported by supporters

Congo-Brazzaville Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Brazzaville and Kinshasa across the river are the world's two closest capital cities
  • One of the world's largest tropical peatlands stretches across northern Likouala Department
  • Congo River rapids have high hydroelectric potential but remain undeveloped
  • The flag's diagonal tricolor is a rare design using pan-African colors on a diagonal
  • Oil production off Pointe-Noire began in 1969
  • The capital name Brazzaville is named after explorer Pierre Brazza
  • French speaker rate is among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa with about 60% daily use
  • Paleolithic stone tools have been discovered in Bayomba Cave
  • Congo timber 'Okoumé' is distributed worldwide as premium veneer material
  • National soccer team won the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations

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