French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
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Location
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Area
342,000 km sq
Coastline
169 km
Climate
tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator
