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Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) lies west of the Congo River, with a long Atlantic coast, dense equatorial rainforest and a capital that faces the DRC's Kinshasa across the river.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Population
- 6M
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Continent
- Africa
Every flag, every nation.
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Cities and landmarks worth the trip.
States of the union.
Twenty-eight of the fifty states plus the District of Columbia and the territories — capitals, statehoods, mottoes, populations and flags.
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From the journal.
Long-form writing alongside the encyclopaedia — essays and notes for curious travellers.
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List of Cities in California
Every one of California's 483 incorporated cities, grouped by county and region, plus the 75 largest by population an…
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The 10 Largest Cities in Slovenia: A Complete Guide
Discover the 10 largest cities in Slovenia, from Ljubljana and Maribor to Ptuj and Kamnik, with 2025 population figur…
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Soomaa National Park: The Solo Traveller’s Guide to Estonia’s Five-Season Wilderness
Soomaa National Park in south-western Estonia is one of Europe's most underrated wilderness destinations and one of t…
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Flag of Belarus
The flag of Belarus is a bold red and green banner featuring a traditional white-and-red ornamental pattern that refl…
