| Official Name | Republic of the Congo |
| National Flag |  |
| Coat of Arms |  |
| Motto | "Unité, Travail, Progrès" (French)
Unity, Work, Progress" |
| National Anthem | La Congolaise |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Largest City | Brazzaville |
| Official Languages | French |
| Government | Republic |
| Independence | August 15, 1960 (from France) |
| Total Area | 132 047 sq mi |
| Population | 3 999 000 (According to 2005 estimates) |
| Currency | CFA franc (XAF) |
| Time Zone | West Africa Time (WAT) |
| Internet TLD | .cg |
| Calling Code | +242 |
