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Room of Countries and Flags · UN member 39
What is Congo like?
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In short
Congo is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 6.5 million people (UN estimate), the 110th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 110th
Congoコンゴ- Region
- Middle Africa, Africa
- Population
- about 6.5 million (110th)
- Area
- 342,000 km² (62nd)
- UN member since
- September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Congo in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 6.5 million, the 110th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/19 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 342,000 km², the 62nd largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 19.
Joining the United Nations
Congo joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Congo’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Congo on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Congo, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.