Country - Africa
Why visit
The Republic of the Congo protects some of the most intact rainforest on earth. Odzala-Kokoua National Park offers serious western lowland gorilla tracking from a handful of high-end camps, with Brazzaville as a relaxed river-capital gateway.
How to use this result
Republic of the Congo works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.
Use Brazzaville as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Republic of the Congo.
At a glance
Location
-1.0°, 15.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
342,000 km²
132,047 mi²
Subregion
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
XAF
Dial
+242
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Demonym
Congolese
Internet
.cg
UN
Member state
ISO code
CG / COG
Where in the world
-1.0° - 15.0°
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Bordering Republic of the Congo
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Frequently asked about Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville is the capital of Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (Fr), ISO code XAF.
The primary languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.
No, Republic of the Congo has a coastline.
Republic of the Congo borders Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon.
The calling code is +242.
Jun–Sep. Check current weather and local events before booking.
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