| Official name | Republic of the Congo |
| Date established | 15 August 1960 (Independence from France) |
| Region | Africa — Central Africa |
| Capital city | Brazzaville |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~6.1 million |
| Area | 342,000 km² |
| Density | ~18/km² |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Official language | French (plus Lingala, Munukutuba) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Calling code | +242 |
| Major religions | Christianity (majority), indigenous beliefs |
| Emergency – Police | 117 / local numbers |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | Local services (varies) |
| National symbol | Congo peacock / national coat of arms |
| National flower | Palm / forest flora (symbolic) |
| National animal | African forest elephant (symbolic) |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~80% (est.) |
| Human Development Index | ~0.575 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$15–18 billion (oil-driven) |
| Major industry | Oil, timber, mining, agriculture |
| National festival | Independence Day — 15 August |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid, heavy rains in equatorial zone |
