Republic of Congo
Capital: Brazzaville
HDI: 0.591 (136th)
Languages: French
GDP (PPP): $31.157 billion
Currency: Central African Franc
Population: 4,662,446
The Republic of the Congo also known as the Congo Republic, Congo-Brazzaville or simply Congo, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon and the Atlantic Ocean to the west; Cameroon to the northwest; the Central African Republic to the northeast; the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the east and south; and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda to the southwest.
The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People’s Republic of the Congo was a Marxist–Leninist one-party state from 1970 to 1991. Multi-party elections have been held since 1992, although a democratically elected government was ousted in the 1997 Republic of the Congo Civil War and President Denis Sassou Nguesso has ruled for 26 of the past 36 years.
The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of the Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Republic of the Congo Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/congo/overview
Country Overview. The Republic of Congo is endowed with a wealth of assets that can be used to build a robust economy.
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Congo Economic Outlook – African Development Bank
http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/central-africa/congo/congo-economic-outlook/
The speed and range of structural reform and of the diversification of the economy are still not enough to improve significantly the country’s social indicators.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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BTI 2016 | Congo, Rep. Country Report – Transformation Index 2016
https://www.bti-project.org/fileadmin/files/BTI/Downloads/Reports/2016/pdf/BTI_2016_Congo__Rep.pdf
PDF Downloadable report of the Bertelsmanns Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) ffor Republic of Congo.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Congo, Rep – Doing Business – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/congo-rep/starting-a-business/
Summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Congo, Rep.
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Doing Business In Africa: Republic of Congo | AFKInsider
http://afkinsider.com/62566/business-africa-republic-congo/
In this AFKInsider series, we explore the regulatory conditions that an entrepreneur is likely to face when setting up a business in sub-Saharan Africa. AFKI presents Doing Business in Africa: Congo. – See more at: http://afkinsider.com/62566/business-africa-republic-congo/#sthash.hLOrnMC7.dpuf
Taxes
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Congo, Republic of – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
Congo, Republic ofCorporate – Taxes on corporate income
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Congo, Republic of – Corporate withholding taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Corporate-Withholding-taxes
Congo, Republic ofCorporate – Withholding taxes
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Congo, Republic of – Residence of individuals
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Individual – Taxes on personal income
Visas
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Congo Republic Visa: Application, Requirements.
https://congo-republic.visahq.com/
Congolese visa application form. For online orders, please download, print and sign Congo Republic visa application, prepared by our system under your account.
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Visa For Congo – Embassy of the Republic of Congo
http://www.ambacongo-us.org/en-us/embassyservices/consular/visa.aspx
Please be aware that no Congolese visa will be issued at any port of entry in the Republic of Congo. All visa applications should be submitted prior to the date of
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Congo (Republic) visa application form, requirements and instructions
https://congo-republic.travisa.com/Common/TVSVisaInstructions.aspx?countryid=cg&partnerid=ta&glid=aus&citizenshipid=us&travelertypeid=TO
A valid passport and tourist visa are required to visit the Republic of Congo.
Infrastructure
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Transport system in Brazzaville City in Republic of Congo
http://fortuneofafrica.com/congobrazzaville/2014/04/09/transport-system-in-brazzaville-city-in-republic-of-congo/
Transport system in Brazzaville City in Republic of Congo
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Telecommunications in the Republic of the Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Telecommunications in the Republic of the Congo include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Republic of the Congo Telephone system – Telecommunications
http://www.indexmundi.com/republic_of_the_congo/telephone_system.html
Republic of the Congo Telephone system
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Transportation – Congo, Republic of the (ROC) – system
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Congo-Republic-of-the-ROC-TRANSPORTATION.html
Congo, Republic of the (ROC) – Transportation
Employer Obligations
Culture/Living
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Congo, Brazzaville – Xpatulator cost of living
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/Congo-Brazzaville_55.cfm
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Over a third of the population of the Republic of Congo lives in the capital, and it is home to 40% of non-agricultural employment.
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Cost of Living in Republic Of Congo
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Republic+Of+Congo
Cost of Living in Republic Of Congo
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Culture of Republic of Congo – history, people, women, beliefs
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Republic-of-Congo.html
Cultures of the Congolese
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A Look Into The Culture And Affairs of Republic of Congo
http://www.24hourtranslation.com/a-look-into-the-culture-and-affairs-of-republic-of-congo.html
A Look Into The Culture And Affairs of Republic of Congo
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Congo (Republic) 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar
http://holiday-calendar.com/congo-republic-public-holiday-calendar/132/
Public Holidays
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Congo (Brazzaville) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks,
http://www.bank-holidays.com/country/Congo-Brazzaville_44.htm
Congo (Brazzaville) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations
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Climate information for Congo, Republic of
http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/congo-republic/
Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in Congo, Republic of the
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Republic of Congo Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/republic-congo/weather-climate-geography
Republic of Congo climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.
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Republic of Congo: Current Situation & Safety Tips – World Nomads
https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/africa/congo/republic-of-congo-travel-safety
The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is a developing nation in central Africa. The official language is French. The largest cities are the capital, Brazzaville, located on the Congo River, and Pointe Noire on the coast.
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Republic of the Congo 2015 Crime and Safety Report – OSAC
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=16936
Overall Crime and Safety Situation
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Congo, Republic of the Demographics Profile 2016 – IndexMundi
http://www.indexmundi.com/republic_of_the_congo/demographics_profile.html
Congo, Republic of the Demographics Profile 2016
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Republic of the Congo – Demographic trends | history – geography …
https://www.britannica.com/place/Republic-of-the-Congo/Demographic-trends
Like many African countries, Congo has a fast-growing, relatively young population: the birth rate is among the world’s highest, and more than two-fifths of the population is under 15 years of age.
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Congo, Republic of the Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Republic-of-the-Congo/Education-System
Education System in Congo, Republic of the
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Republic of Congo Education – African Volunteer Network
http://www.african-volunteer.net/republic_of_congo_education.html
On paper, education in the Republic of the Congo looks promising; modelled on the French educational system, its compulsory between the ages of six and sixteen with six years of primary and seven years of secondary education.
Trade
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Airport Tax regulations for Congo – IATA – Congo Customs, Currency
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/CG-Congo-Brazzaville-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Customs Rules
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Central Africa – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/central-africa/
he EU is currently in negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement with Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo
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International Trade Agreements of Republic of Congo – Fortune of Africa
http://fortuneofafrica.com/congobrazzaville/2014/02/06/international-trade-agreements-of-republic-of-congo/
International Trade Agreements of Republic of Congo.
Housing and Rentals
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Brazzaville, Republic Of The Congo Rental Apartments
http://www.rentbyowner.com/brazzaville-republic-of-the-congo
Searching for deals in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
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Flat or House: How to Rent in Democratic Republic of Congo .
http://www.easyexpat.com/forums/flat-house-how-rent-democratic-republic-congo-t42263.html
Renting in ROC.
Travel
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Republic of Congo – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/congo
Welcome to Republic of Congo … Top experiences in Republic of Congo
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Travel In Congo
http://congotravelandtours.com/travel-in-congo/
Travel In Congo
JOBS
NETWORKING
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