The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with King Makoko of the Bateke. 
 Can you give me some facts on the Republic of the Congo? 
 That was an interesting fact. Do you have any other facts that you can share with me? 
 Ok great. I want to learn more about the demographics. 
 Health expenditure was at US $30 per capita in 2004.
The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with King Makoko of the Bateke.