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Country Facts:
Republic of the Congo vs. Brazil

Learn about the similarities and differences between Republic of the Congo and Brazil by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Republic of the Congo vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 2390% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
132 047 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

105.0 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, with a population of about 1 827 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

1 827 000 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, its height is 3 346 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

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112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

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6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

Republic of the Congo vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Republic of the Congo is about 5 518 087, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
5 518 087 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo and 75.0 years in Brazil.

61.7 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo and 33.2 years in Brazil.

19.5 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.36% in Republic of the Congo and 0.65% in Brazil.

2.36%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 80.3% in Republic of the Congo and 93.2% in Brazil.

80.3%
93.2%

Language

In Republic of the Congo, the main language is French, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

french
portuguese

Religion

In Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Republic of the Congo: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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XAF
CFA Franc BEAC
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic, Brazil has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Republic of the Congo - June, July, August, September; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B271 PLN
T366 PLN
B137 PLN - 167 PLN
T300 PLN - 384 PLN

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