Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Brazzaville’s recorded start arrived during the 19th Century “Scramble for Africa” when the French Colonial Empire claimed and named it after Italo-French Explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza who founded Brazzaville in 1880.
Brazzaville is a city populated by 1.8 million residents, situated on the north side of the Congo River. Brazzaville stands in stark contrast to its counterpart, Kinshasa, a megacity of 11 million people that lies on the southern bank of the Congo River.
There is a sizeable distinction between the two African countries with “Congo” in their names. Interestingly, Brazzaville is the only place in the world where two national capital cities are on opposite banks of a river, within plain sight of each other.
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Congo. It has emerged as the country’s financial and administrative home. Brazzaville has gained a good reputation for its safe and relatively laid back atmosphere.
Brazzaville’s location and “business friendly persona” have enabled it to grow as an industrial, trading and port settlement. Brazzaville’s industries run the gamut - yet primarily consist of manufacturing and machine shops.
As a key port on the Congo River, Brazzaville takes deliveries of raw materials such as rubber wood and agricultural products prior to export.
Within a century, Brazzaville became “the place” to establish a regional office for businesses, government and non-profit organizations. A few examples include the World Health Organization, the Nabemba Tower, the Congressional Palace, the Equatorial Congo Airlines and the United States Embassy for the Republic of the Congo.