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Neighboring Countries of Republic of the Congo

Q: Which is the longest border of Republic of the Congo?

The longest land border of Republic of the Congo is with Gabon (2,567 km); the shortest is with Angola (231 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Republic of the Congo?

The land borders of Republic of the Congo total 5,554 km. By number of neighbours Republic of the Congo ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 5 countries: Gabon (2,567 km), DR Congo (1,775 km), Cameroon (494 km), Central African Republic (487 km) and Angola (231 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

5,554 km

Total land borders

169 km

Coastline

342,000

Area in km²

Republic of the Congo
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Republic of the Congo

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Republic of the Congo citizens
Gabon	2,567 km	Libreville	Freedom of movement
DR Congo	1,775 km	Kinshasa	eVisa
Cameroon	494 km	Yaounde	Freedom of movement
Central African Republic	487 km	Bangui	Freedom of movement
Angola	231 km	Luanda	Visa required

Gabon accounts for 46% of Republic of the Congo's 5,554 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Republic of the Congo

Location

Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon

Area

342,000 km² — slightly smaller than Montana; about twice the size of Florida

Terrain

Coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin

Climate

Tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mont Nabeba 1,020 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 430 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, timber, potash, lead, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphates, gold, magnesium, natural gas, hydropower

Natural hazards

Seasonal flooding

Good to know

About 70% of the population lives in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, or along the railroad between them

Neighbours of Republic of the Congo's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Republic of the Congo

How many countries border Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 5 countries: Gabon (2,567 km), DR Congo (1,775 km), Cameroon (494 km), Central African Republic (487 km) and Angola (231 km).

Which is the longest border of Republic of the Congo?

The longest land border of Republic of the Congo is with Gabon (2,567 km); the shortest is with Angola (231 km).

Is Republic of the Congo landlocked?

No. Republic of the Congo has 169 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Republic of the Congo?

The land borders of Republic of the Congo total 5,554 km. By number of neighbours Republic of the Congo ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Republic of the Congo citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Republic of the Congo citizens can visit 3 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Gabon, Cameroon and Central African Republic.

What is the highest point of Republic of the Congo?

Mont Nabeba 1,020 m. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).