Republic of the Congo explained to kids

The Republic of the Congo is a country located in Central Africa. The Congo River forms the country's western border. The capital of the Congo is Brazzaville. The country is home to many different ethnic groups, including the Kongo, the Mboshi, and the Teke. The official languages of the Congo are French and Lingala. The Congo was a colony of France until 1960, when it gained independence. The Congo was then governed by a series of dictators until 1997, when a civil war broke out. The war ended in 2003, and the Congo has been slowly rebuilding since then. The Congo is a very poor country. Most people live in rural areas and make their living by farming. The Congo's main exports are oil, timber, and minerals. The Congo is a very dangerous place. There is a lot of violence, and the government is not very stable. Many people have died in the Congo's civil war.