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It is important to note that French Congo is Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of Congo). Belgian Congo is Congo-Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), which is significantly larger.

The French conquered Congo-Brazzaville in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke.

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Cameroon was a German colony in 1884. After the First Word War, Cameroon was divided between France and Britain

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The colonisation of Algeria began in 1830 and ended in 1962.

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Brazzaville is the capital of what African country?

Brazzaville is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo (formerly "The Congo" or French Middle Congo). The country is currently a socialist dictatorship.This country is often confused with its neighbor, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly the Belgian Congo or Zaire). The capital of the DRC is Kiinshasa, directly across the Congo River from Brazzaville.


When was Democratic Republic of Congo invaded by the Belgians?

King Leopald II didn't have any colonies, and decided he'd take over the Congo.Yeah new person-Well not only did he not own any colonies but back in the 1800's the Congo was very resourceful. They had rubber, ivory, tin, cooper and many natural resources. King Leopold took over around 1882 when a treaty was signed that gave the right for him to take over.


What was Zaire known as?

The Republic of Zaire was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between 27 October 1971, and 17 May 1997. It known as the Belgian Congo up until its independence in June 1960.


What is the capital and largest city in the democratic republic of the Congo?

The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (aka the Congo) is Kinshasa.The capital of the smaller Republic of the Congois Brazzaville.The Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital is Kinshasa, the capital of The Congo is Brazzaville


Which two cities served as capitals of french colonies in subsaharan Africa?

I believe it was Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo and Abidjan in Côte D'Ivoire.

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When did French Congo end?

French Congo ended in 1910.


When was French Congo created?

French Congo was created in 1880.


Congo's old name?

French Congo.


What is Congo in French?

Le Congo (masc.)


How do you say Congo in french?

République démocratique du Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo; Congo-Kinshasa) République du Congo (Republic of Congo; Congo-Brazzaville)


Gambia is to English as Congo is to what?

French


Is Congo a french speaking country?

Yes, the Congo Republic (capital: Brazzaville) and its neighbour the Congo Democratic Republic (capital: Kinshasa) are French speaking countries. They also have a lot of local languages.


What country in Africa where their official language is french?

Many countries are indeed French-speaking. Congo DRC, Congo, Gabon are just an example.


What continent is the Congo?

The Congo, officially called the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the continent of Africa. The official language is French and the capital is Kinshasa.


What is Democratic Republic of Congo in French?

The French name for the DRC is 'la République Démocratique du Congo' (RDC)


What language do the people in the Congo use?

lingala and french


What is a french country that starts with c?

Canada, Congo