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Which capital city distinguishes the Republic of the Congo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
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The capital city that distinguishes the Republic of the Congo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.12
While the Democratic Republic of the Congo has its capital at Kinshasa, the Republic of the Congo is often referred to as Congo (Brazzaville) to differentiate it from its neighbor, which is frequently called Congo (Kinshasa). Both capital cities are located across from each other on the banks of the Congo River.23