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![]() ![]() Congo, Republic of the Geography 2001https://photius.com/wfb2001/congo_republic_of_the/congo_republic_of_the_geography.htmlSOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon Geographic coordinates: 1 00 S, 15 00 E Map references: Africa Area:
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Montana Land boundaries:
Coastline: 169 km Maritime claims:
Climate: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); constantly high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator Terrain: coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, natural gas, hydropower Land use:
Irrigated land: 10 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards: seasonal flooding Environment - current issues: air pollution from vehicle emissions; water pollution from the dumping of raw sewage; tap water is not potable; deforestation Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note:
about 70% of the population lives in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, or along the railroad between them
NOTE: The information regarding Congo, Republic of the on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Congo, Republic of the Geography 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Congo, Republic of the Geography 2001 should be addressed to the CIA. |