Congo
The Republic of Congo is one of sub-Saharan Africa's main oil producers. Oil is the mainstay of the economy and in recent years the country has tried to increase financial transparency in the sector. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda.
| Source: World Statistics Pocket Book - United Nations | ||
| Summary Statistics | ||
| Full Name | Republic of the Congo | |
| Region | Central Africa | |
| Capital | Brazzaville | |
| Surface Area | 342,000 sq km (132,047 sq miles) | |
| Population | 4.2 million (UN, 2012) | |
| Major Languages | French, indigenous African languages | |
| Major Religion | Christianity, indigenous African beliefs | |
| Currency | CFA Franc (XAF) | |
| Main Exports | Oil, timber, plywood, sugar, cocoa, coffee, diamonds | |
| International Dialing Code | +242 | |
| Economic Indicators | ||
| GDP (Million Current US $) | 2011 | 13,240 |
| GDP – Growth Rate at Constant 2005 prices (Annual %) | 2011 | 4.5 |
| GDP per Capita (Current US $) | 2011 | 3,198.0 |
| Gross Fixed Capital Formation (% of GDP) | 2011 | 55.0 |
| BOP – Current Account (Million US $) | 2011 | ... |
| CPI (2000 = 100) | 2011 | ... |
| Labor force participation, adult female pop. (%) | 2011 | 68.4 |
| Labor force participation, adult male pop. (%) | 2011 | 72.9 |
| Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) | 2011 | 5.6 |
| Exports (Million US$) | 2011 | ... |
| Imports (Million US$) | 2011 | ... |
| Major trading partners (% of exports) | 2011 | ... |
| Major trading partners (% of imports) | 2011 | ... |
| Social Indicators | ||
| Population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 2.2 |
| Urban population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 2.8 |
| Rural population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 1.0 |
| Urban population (%) | 2012 | 64.1 |
| Life expectancy at birth (Females and Males, years) | 2010-2015 | 59.3/56.6 |
| Infant mortality rate (Per 1 000 live births) | 2010-2015 | 66.7 |
| Fertility rate, total (Live births per woman) | 2010-2015 | 4.4 |
| Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) | 2006-2012 | 6.2 |
| Environment | ||
| Threatened species | 2012 | 104 |
| Forested area (% of land area) | 2010 | 66.0 |
| CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) | 2009 | 1,942/0.5 |