Republic of the Congo
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- ISO
- CG
What the flag means
Green is said to stand for farming and rich forests, and yellow for the friendship and pride of the people. The meaning of red is unclear, but it is sometimes linked to the struggle for independence.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of the Republic of the Congo has a yellow band running diagonally between green and red.
- GeographyBrazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, and Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, face each other across the Congo River.
- CultureBrazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, is named after Brazza, the French explorer of the area.
- CultureThe Republic of the Congo has a culture of “sapeurs,” stylish gentlemen who dress up in flashy suits.
