Congo

Although we have no established work in Congo, we do have some contacts.   Several trips have been made to meet with these and to teach in their homes and churches.  Pray that we will be able to continue going in and that a church will be established there.

For more information, please visit the
CIA World Factbook
or the
BBC Country Profile
Location:
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Size:
 342,000 sq. km. (slightly smaller than Montana)
Elevation varies from sea level to 903 meters
Population:
2,998,000 (approximately)
   * 0-14 years: 37.9%
   * 15-64 years: 58.5%
   * 65+ years: 3.6%
Average age: 20 years
Life expectancy: 50 years
HIV / AIDS: 4.9%
Religion:
Christian 50%
Animist 48%
Muslim 2%
Language:
French (official)
Lingala
Monokutuba
Kikingo
many other local languages and dialects
Government:
Republic
Capital:
Brazzavile
Independence:
15 August 1960 (from France)