divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the
upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red;
green symbolizes agriculture and forests, yellow the friendship
and nobility of the people, red is unexplained but has been associated
with the struggle for independence
note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia
Independence
/ Republic Days Independence from France August 15, 1960
Location
Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola
and Gabon
Geographic coordinates
1 00 S, 15 00 E
Map references
Africa
Area
total: 342,000 sq km
country comparison to the world: 64
land: 341,500 sq km
water: 500 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly smaller than Montana
Coastline
169 km
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 200 nm
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mount Berongou 903 m
Nationality
noun: Congolese (singular and plural)
adjective: Congolese or Congo
Languages
French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages),
many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most
widespread)
National
symbol(s)
lion; elephant
National anthem
name: "La Congolaise" (The Congolese)
National Anthem lyrics/music
Jacques TONDRA and Georges KIBANGHI/Jean ROYER and Joseph SPADILIERE
note: originally adopted 1959, restored 1991
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