Location: |
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon |
Size: |
342,000 sq. km.
(slightly smaller than Montana)
Elevation varies from
sea level to 903 meters |
Population: |
3,800,610 (July 2007
est.)
* 0-14 years: 46.3%
* 15-64 years: 50.8%
* 65+ years: 2.9%
Median age: 16.7 years
Life expectancy: 53.29 years
HIV / AIDS: 4.9% |
|
Christian 50%
Animist 48%
Muslim 2% |
Language: |
French (official)
Lingala
Monokutuba
Kikingo
many other local languages and dialects |
Government: |
Republic |
Capital: |
Brazzavile |
Independence: |
15 August 1960 (from France) |
