Happy Independence Day Congo Brazzaville
Happy 60th Year of Independence to Congo-Brazzaville.
A quick refresher course, there are two Congos. Congo Kinshasa's independence day is June 30th and the Republic of Congo independence day is today.
I consider people from Congo Brazzaville my cousins. We have a shared history, love of culture, struggles, and victory. We are all part of the Kongolese community.
Below are some interesting things about Congo-Brazzaville:
The original inhabitants are the Pygmys who were there before the Bantu’s
Major languages spoken are French, Lingala, Kituba and other Bantu languages
Major tribes in Congo-Brazzaville are the Bakongo’s, Mbochi’s, Vili, Bateke, Loango, and Teke
Congo’s first president was a priest name Fulbert Youlou
Congo is surrounded by DRC, Central African Republic, Angola, Cameroon, Gabon et Gulf de Guinea
Congo Brazzaville is blessed with natural resources including oil and glass
Pointe Noire used to be the capital but it was changed to Brazzaville in November 1958.
Before the French arrival the Kongo’s, Takes and pygmies built strong communities
Pointe Noire is known for its beaches
Pointe Noire offers really fun surfing lessons for all levels
Dimonika village is famous for its gold mining history. It’s also near the UNESCO biosphere Reserve that was created to protect savannah’s and rainforest,
I want to wish my fellow Congolese a fantastic 60th year of independence. You’ve overcome so much and we have so much to look forward to in the future.
Joyeux Jour de L’ Indépendance Congo!
Adolophine