President of the Republic Denis Sassou Nguesso |
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National Holiday | 15 August |
Official Language | French |
Currency | Franco CFA XAF |
Capital | Brazzaville (1.3 Million Inhabitants) |
Major Cities | Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Dolisie, Nkayi, Ouesso |
Major Seaports | Pointe Noire |
Principal Natural Resources | Oil (300 Thousand Barrels/day), wood, natural gas, gold, lead and copper |
Borders | Gabon, RDC, Cameroon, Angola e Central-African Republic |
Surface Area | 342.000 Sq. Km |
Population (2013) | 4 448 0000 |
Urban Population (2013): | 41.72% |
GNP | USD 14.09 Millions |
GDP Per Capita (2013) | USD 2 590 |
Growth Rate (IMF, 2014): | 6% |
Official Site: www.presidence.cg