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⚫ '''Congo''' may refer to:
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'''The Congo''' may refer to the ] in central Africa or the ], the sedimentary basin of the river. * ], in central Africa
* ], the sedimentary basin of the river
⚫ * ], the larger country to the southeast, sometimes referred to as "Congo-Kinshasa"

'''Congo''' may refer to either of two countries that border the river:

⚫ * ], the larger country to the southeast, sometimes referred to as "Congo-Kinshasa", and formerly known as "Zaire"
* ], the smaller country to the northwest, sometimes referred to as "Congo-Brazzaville" * ], the smaller country to the northwest, sometimes referred to as "Congo-Brazzaville"

⚫ '''Congo''' or '''Kongo''' may also refer to:


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====Former colonies==== ====Former colonies====
* ] * ] (modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
* ] * ] (modern-day Republic of the Congo)
* ] * ] (modern-day Kabinda, Angola)


=== United States === === United States ===
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* ] * ]
* ], United States Virgin Islands


=== Elsewhere === === Elsewhere ===
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* '']'', a 2018 documentary film * '']'', a 2018 documentary film
* '']'', a 2010 book by David van Reybrouck * '']'', a 2010 book by David van Reybrouck
* ], an American film * ], a 1932 American film


==People== ==People==
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 3 December 2024

  Democratic Republic of the Congo  Republic of the Congo The Congo River forms much of the border between these two countries. The Congo Basin comes from the river.

Congo may refer to:

Places

Africa

Former colonies

United States

Elsewhere

Languages and ethnic groups

Arts and entertainment

Music

Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media

People

  • Edwin Congo (born 1976), Colombian footballer
  • Louis Congo (fl. 1725), emancipated slave appointed public executioner of French Louisiana
  • Richard Congo (born 1961), American basketball player
  • Cheick Kongo (born 1975), French mixed martial arts fighter and kickboxer
  • John Kongos (born 1945), South African singer and songwriter
  • Kongo Kong, wrestling ring name of Steven Wilson (born 1979)

Other uses

See also

Topics referred to by the same term Disambiguation iconThis disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Congo.
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