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Congo quiz
The Congo comes up in 6 quizzes: one Explorer photo, the Africa map, one number, flag and 4 trivia questions. The capital is Brazzaville.
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8 questions about the Congo only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Congo at a glance
| Capital | Brazzaville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon |
| Population | 6.1 million (2024 estimate), 112th of 196 |
| Area | 342,000 km², 61st of 196 |
| People per km² | 18 |
| Land borders | Gabon (2,567 km), DR Congo (1,775 km), Cameroon (494 km), Central African Republic (487 km), Angola (231 km) |
| Coastline | 169 km |
| Highest point | Mont Nabeba, 1,020 m |
| Official language | French |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Flag colours | yellow, green and red |
| Independence | 1960, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +242 |
| Largest cities | Brazzaville (2.6 million), Pointe-Noire (1.3 million) |
| Terrain | Coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin |
| Climate | Tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator |
| Where the name comes from | Named for the Congo River, which makes up much of the country's eastern border; the river name derives from Kongo, a Bantu kingdom in the area |
| Congo River | 4,700 km |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 5 land neighbours, Gabon shares the longest border with the Congo (2,567 km) and Angola the shortest (231 km); there are also 169 km of coast. The Congo is 61st in the world by area but 112th by population, so there are only 18 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
The Congolese capital that faces Kinshasa across the river. Apart from Rome and Vatican City, they are the closest capitals in the world.
Photo: Prével EPOTA / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
5| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the deepest river in the world? | Congo |
| Which major river crosses the Equator twice? | Congo |
| Which of these rivers flows into the Atlantic? | Congo |
| Which capital lies across the Congo River from Kinshasa? | Brazzaville |
| How long is the Congo River? | 4,700 km |
Where the Congo trips people up
Brazzaville is the trivia answer; Luanda, Bangui and Kigali are the other cities. The Congo is shown with the DR Congo, Gabon and the Central African Republic for the flag.
One trivia question is “Which is the deepest river in the world?” (Congo). Then: “Which major river crosses the Equator twice?” (Congo). The Congo's numbers: the Congo River at 4,700 km. Explorer has one Congo photo: Brazzaville.
Every Congo question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of the Congo?
The capital of the Congo is Brazzaville.
Which continent is the Congo in?
The Congo is in Africa.
What is the population of the Congo?
About 6.1 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border the Congo?
The Congo borders Gabon, the DR Congo, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Angola.
What is the highest point in the Congo?
Mont Nabeba, at 1,020 m.
What is the official language of the Congo?
French.