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Congo Republic, located on the equator in west-central Africa, was known as Middle Congo. It became part of French Equatorial Africa in 1910-1958. Upon disolution of the federation, it became a member of French community until 1960 when it became the independent Republic of Congo-Brazzaville. The country's name was changed to People's Republic of Congo in 1970, and to Republic of Congo in 1992. It's a member of the monetary union of Central African States.