Republic of the Congo – Republic of Congo's capital is Brazzaville

(Pronounced kong-oh and braz-uh-vil)

To remember the capital of Republic of the Congo, use the following mnemonic:

At my regular pub we did the conga (Republic of the Congo) while wearing bras and with our beer glasses filled (Brazzaville).

Interesting facts about Brazzaville:

- River Twin: The city sits directly on the northern banks of the Congo River, positioned just across the water from Kinshasa, making them the second-closest pair of capital cities in the world.

- Historic Capital: The city served as the capital of Free France during World War II from 1940 to 1942, playing a crucial strategic role for the Allied forces in Africa.

- Pan-African Music Hub: The urban center is renowned as a legendary powerhouse for Congolese rumba and soukous music, with a vibrant live performance scene deeply woven into the local culture.