Country codes Congo - Brazzaville
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
CG
ALPHA-3
COG
The two-letter code for Congo - Brazzaville is CG, and the three-letter code is COG, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+242
The dialing code for Congo - Brazzaville is +242, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.cg
The top-level domain (TLD) for Congo - Brazzaville is .cg, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Congo - Brazzaville, officially known as the Republic of the Congo, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Brazzaville serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC |
| Alphabetic Code | XAF |
| Numeric Code | 950 |
Congo - Brazzaville uses the CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 950.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Congo - Brazzaville. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Brazzaville | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Congo - Brazzaville. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bouenza | department | CG-11 |
| Brazzaville | department | CG-BZV |
| Cuvette | department | CG-8 |
| Cuvette-Ouest | department | CG-15 |
| Kouilou | department | CG-5 |
| Likouala | department | CG-7 |
| Lékoumou | department | CG-2 |
| Niari | department | CG-9 |
| Plateaux | department | CG-14 |
| Pointe-Noire | department | CG-16 |
| Pool | department | CG-12 |
| Sangha | department | CG-13 |
Explore the subdivisions of Congo - Brazzaville, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Congo - Brazzaville shares its borders with 5 neighboring countries, including Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Kinshasa, Gabon.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Congo - Brazzaville's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Congo - Brazzaville Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Congo - Brazzaville's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Congo - Brazzaville.
For geographical info about Congo - Brazzaville, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.