🇨🇬Congo

Africa

Information

Capital

Brazzaville

Population

6,637,785

Currency

CFA Franc (XAF FCFA)

Languages

français, lingala, kituba

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+242

Timezone

Africa/Brazzaville

Area

342,000 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

August 15 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.cg

About

The Republic of the Congo is a Central African country rich in oil resources. It faces economic challenges due to oil dependency and diversification efforts. The government is implementing the 2022-2026 National Development Plan to boost non-oil growth.

Safety

Risk level :Risque élevé dans certaines zones en raison de criminalité, instabilité politique et conflits armés.

Risk areas

Pool - Rébellion et insécuritéSud du pays - Criminalité et volsBrazzaville - Manifestations et petite délinquance

Crime(high)

Éviter les déplacements nocturnes
Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur

Terrorism(low)

Vigilance accrue dans les lieux publics

Transport

Utiliser des véhicules sécurisés
Éviter les transports publics surchargés

Natural risks(Inondations et maladies tropicales)

Suivre les alertes météo
Précautions contre le paludisme

Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux sous-équipés)

Vaccins obligatoires: fièvre jaune
Assurance rapatriement médicale

Practical tips

S'inscrire au consulat
Avoir une assurance voyage complète
Respecter les couvre-feux locaux

Ambassade de France Police nationale

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400

1-bedroom apartment in city center600

1-bedroom apartment in suburb350

3-bedroom apartment in city center1200

3-bedroom apartment in suburb800

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal8

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant40

McDonald's menu12

Local beer (0.5L)2

Cappuccino3

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1.5

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)3

Chicken (1kg)6

Apples (1kg)4

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket0.5

Monthly transport subscription30

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (1km)1

Gasoline (1L)1.2

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)50

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema8

Theater15

Health

General practitioner consultation30

Dentist consultation40

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)5

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20

Public services for 85m² apartment80

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes90

International primary school (monthly)600

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type E

Emergency numbers

Police117

Ambulance242

Fire department118

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Congo

Kim Dubois

Architecture traditionnelle

Congo

Hervé Kashama

Architecture traditionnelle

Congo

Abel Phòng

Architecture traditionnelle

Congo

Rimiscky Tayuna

Architecture traditionnelle

Congo

Musaddek Sayek

Skyline de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Rimiscky Tayuna

Skyline de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Cervo Pi

Skyline de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Rimiscky Tayuna

Skyline de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Daniel Ndzaba

Skyline de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Rimiscky Tayuna

Monument de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

anicet tumine

Monument de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Gis photography

Monument de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Rimiscky Tayuna

Monument de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Art Lov

Monument de Brazzaville

Brazzaville

Rimiscky Tayuna

Lieu incontournable

Congo

Cemil Aybaci

Lieu incontournable

Congo

Atlantic Ambience

Lieu incontournable

Congo

Diego F. Parra

Lieu incontournable

Congo

Diego F. Parra

Lieu incontournable

Congo

Antoni Shkraba Studio

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