The Republic of the Congo Became Independent From France in 1960
Independence came on August 15, 1960.
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Pointe-Noire Is the Republic of the Congo's Main Port and Oil Hub
Petroleum accounts for most of the country's exports.
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The Country Was Officially a Marxist State From 1970 to 1991
It was known as the People's Republic of the Congo during that period.
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Odzala-Kokoua National Park Protects Forest Elephants and Gorillas
It is one of Africa's oldest national parks, established in 1935.
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Brazzaville and Kinshasa Are Among the Closest Capital Cities in the World
They face each other across the Congo River, only a few kilometers apart.