Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2% (June 2002)
Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2%
Languages
German (official), Alemannic dialect
French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
Exports
External Debt
Exchange Rate
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
Location
Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Area
160 km sq
342,000 km sq
Coastline
0 km
169 km
Climate
continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator
