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Congo-Brazzaville n (Placename) a republic in W Central Africa: formerly the French colony of Middle Congo, part of French Equatorial Africa, it became independent in 1960; consists mostly of equatorial forest, with savanna and extensive swamps; drained chiefly by the Rivers Congo and Ubangi. Official language: French. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Brazzaville. Pop.: 2 894 000 (2001 est.). Area: 342 000 sq. km (132 018 sq. miles) Former names Middle Congo (until 1958) Republic of Congo (1960-99) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the most recent development, Congo-Brazzaville has Northport of Malaysia to help develop the planned port of Mandingo-Kayes, either in a joint venture with the government or as a technical advisor. Grigoire, abandoned at birth by his parents, is a car mechanic and petty criminal, preying on the old and vulnerable in his provincial town in Congo-Brazzaville. Known as the Maison Tropicale, it was fetched by Touchaleaume from war-torn Congo-Brazzaville and sold to an LA hotel magnate for $5m (£2. |
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