List of cathedrals in the Republic of the Congo

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This is the list of cathedrals in the Republic of the Congo sorted by denomination.

Republic of the Congo republic in Central Africa

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic, ROC or simply the Congo, is a country located in the western coast of Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to its west; Cameroon to its northwest and the Central African Republic to its northeast; the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southeast and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda to its south; and the Atlantic Ocean to its southwest.

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Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in the Republic of the Congo: [1]

Brazzaville Place in Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Constituting the financial and administrative centre of the country, it is located on the north side of the Congo River, opposite Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population of the capital is estimated to exceed 1.8 million residents, comprising more than a third of the national populace, 40% of whom are employed in non-agricultural professions. During World War II, Brazzaville was also the capital of Free France between 1940 and 1942.

Impfondo Place in Likouala Region, Republic of the Congo

Impfondo is a town in the north eastern Republic of the Congo with a population of around 20,000 people, lying on the Oubangui River. It is home to an airport and is linked by river barge to Brazzaville and to Bangui. It is the administrative centre of Impfondo District and the Likouala Region.

Nkayi, Republic of the Congo Place in Bouenza Region, Republic of the Congo

Nkayi is a town and a commune in the Bouenza Department of the Republic of the Congo. It is the country's fourth largest city with a population of 71,620.

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Christianity is the predominant religion in Republic of the Congo.

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Foreign relations of the Republic of the Congo

For the two decades preceding the Republic of the Congo's 1991 National Conference, the country was firmly in the socialist camp, allied principally with the Soviet Union and other Eastern bloc nations. Educational, economic, and foreign aid links between Congo and its Eastern bloc allies were extensive, with the Congolese military and security forces receiving significant Soviet, East German, and Cuban assistance.

Lisala Place in Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lisala is the capital of the Mongala Province in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul may refer to:

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville or the Congo, is a country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brazzaville is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo.

ISO 3166-2:CG is the entry for the Republic of the Congo in ISO 3166-2, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which defines codes for the names of the principal subdivisions of all countries coded in ISO 3166-1.

Republic of the Congo–Russia relations Diplomatic relations between Republic of the Congo and Russia

Republic of the Congo–Russia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the Republic of the Congo and Russia. The Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Moscow. Russia has an embassy in Brazzaville.

For other places with the same name, see Kazumba.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Kisangani Church in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Kisangani in the province of Tshopo in the African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its history dates back to 1899. It has been restored several times.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville Church in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

The Sacred Heart Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Brazzaville, is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Brazzaville in the African country of the Republic of Congo.

The St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral or Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Pointe-Noire, is a religious building belonging to the Roman Catholic Church and is located in Pointe-Noire the second largest city in the African country of the Republic of Congo.

Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lubumbashi Church in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Lubumbashi, is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located between the Kapenda and Kasa Vubu avenues of the city of Lubumbashi in southern part of African country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically in High Katanga province. Nearby is the Convent of St. Peter and St. Paul and several provincial government buildings.

Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Basankusu Church in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral also called Basankusu Cathedral Is the name that receives a religious building affiliated to the Catholic Church that is located in the city of Basankusu in the province of Équateur in the northwestern part of the African country of Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

References

  1. ↑ GCatholic.org: Cathedrals in Congo-Brazzaville
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