Brazzaville

capital of the Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo. One million people live there. Brazzaville is on one side of the Congo river, with Kinshasa on the other side. Brazzaville and Kinshasa are the nearest country capitals in the World.

Brazzaville
Mfa, Kintamo
An aerial view of Brazzaville towards the Congo River and, in the distance, Kinshasa.
An aerial view of Brazzaville towards the Congo River and, in the distance, Kinshasa.
CountryRepublic of the Congo
Capital districtBrazzaville
Founded1883
Founded byPierre Savorgnan de Brazza
Government
 • MayorDieudonné Bantsimba

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