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Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Odzala: planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo.

The country at a glance

Discover Republic of the Congo

Crossed by the equator and bordered by one of the most powerful rivers in the world, the Republic of the Congo is a land of forests and rivers. Brazzaville faces Kinshasa across the Congo River, and the north is home to Odzala, one of the finest parks in Africa for seeing gorillas.

Capital: Brazzaville
Languages: French; Lingala, Kituba
Currency: CFA franc (BEAC)
When to go: June to September

The essentials before you go

The full travel guide

VisaVisa depends on your nationality, no visa on arrival
HealthYellow fever required, malaria everywhere
MoneyCentral African CFA franc, exchange at bureaus
SafetyAvoid the northern and southern borders, Pool is sensitive

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