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Brazzaville: The City on the River!

Imagine a city so big it's like a giant playground, right on a huge river! That's Brazzaville!

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Brazzaville

Brazzaville

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Stade olympique de Brazzaville
First missionary house, Brazzaville, Congo Republic, 1885 (IMP-YDS-RG101-008-0000-0114)
Brazzaville deported gathered in Maluku camp near border
Brazzaville deported gathered in Maluku camp near border
Brazzaville in Congo
Congo Martin, Ngamaba, Brazzaville, Congo 1
Brazzaville deported gathered in Maluku camp near border
Jeunes filles apprenant la couture - Ecole Spéciale de Brazzaville
Arcybiskup Jan Pawłowski Brazzaville 2009 (cropped)
Brazzaville deported gathered in Maluku camp near border
Pro-constitutional reform demonstration in Brazzaville - 2015-10 (21518932913)

Key Facts

Location
Republic of the Congo, on the north side of the Congo River.
Population
Over 2.1 million people.
Capital
Yes, it is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo.
Famous For
Being a City of Music, its location on the Congo River, and being a major center for the country.
Fun Fact
Brazzaville was once the capital of 'Free France' during World War II!

Where is Brazzaville?

Brazzaville is a super important city in a country called the Republic of the Congo. It sits right on the edge of a giant river, the Congo River. It's so close to another big city, Kinshasa, that they are like neighbors across the water!

Think of it like two best friends living on opposite sides of a big swimming pool. This city is the heart of the country, where lots of important decisions are made.

Lots and Lots of People!

Brazzaville is a really, really big city! More than 2.1 million people call it home. That's like filling up a whole stadium with people, and then filling up another one, and another one, and another one! That's more than a third of all the people in the whole country. With so many people, there are always exciting things happening, like music playing and people working together.

A City That Sings!

Guess what? Brazzaville was chosen by a special group called UNESCO to be a 'City of Music'! This means music is super important there. You might hear amazing songs and rhythms everywhere. It's like the whole city has its own special soundtrack. This makes Brazzaville a really fun and lively place to be, full of energy and creativity.

A City with a Big Job

Brazzaville is the capital city, which means it's like the brain of the Republic of the Congo. It's where the leaders work and make plans for the country. It's also a very busy place for jobs. Many people work in offices and businesses, not on farms. This helps the country grow and do new things. It's a place where big ideas happen!

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