A little bit about the ROC

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"No, not that Congo..." 

is a phrase we have found ourselves repeating frequently.

If you hear about the Congo in the news, you are most likely hearing about the Democratic Republic of Congo, our neighbor to the East.

The Congo where we live is the Republic of Congo, located in the central-western part of sub-Saharan Africa.  The equator cuts through the country.

Fast Facts:

Official Name: Republic of the Congo

Capital: Brazzaville

Government Type: Republic

Population: 3.8 million

Area: 132,000 square miles; slightly larger than New Mexico

GDP Per Capita: $1,400

Web site: Congo-site.com (In French)

from the New York Times

For more information see: Republic of Congo (Wikipedia)

CIA World Fact Book
BBC Profile- Republic of Congo

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More to come on the history of the ROC flag...