The Republic of the Congo, often called Congo-Brazzaville, is located in central Africa. It was part of French Equatorial Africa, and gained independence from France in 1960. The capital, Brazzaville, lies on the Congo River opposite Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which is a different country). It’s main economic driver is oil. It is rich in rainforests and biodiversity, which includes a UNESCO-recognized area home to forest elephants and gorillas.
