Head of state: Denis SASSOU-Nguesso (President)
Head of government: Denis SASSOU-Nguesso (Prime Minister)
Type of state: Republic
Land area: 342,000 km2
Capital: Brazzaville
Population: 4.24 million
Religions: 50% Christian, 48% indigenous beliefs, 2% Moslem
Language: French (official language), regional vernaculars and dialects
Currency: Communauté Financière Africaine franc (XAF)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 11.884 billion
Change over previous year: +26.8%
Per capita GDP 2010: USD 2,983
Swiss colony 2010: 47 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 9,01 million
Change over previous year: +43.9%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 0,69 million
Change over previous year: +48.5%