🇨🇬Congo
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
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 areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid nighttime travel
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Increased vigilance in public places
Transport
- Use secure vehicles
- Avoid overcrowded public transport
Natural risks(Floods and tropical diseases)
- Follow weather alerts
- Precautions against malaria
Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Medical repatriation insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Have comprehensive travel insurance
- Respect local curfews
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
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Emergency numbers
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Right
unsafe
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