Republic of the Congo
Capital · Brazzaville
Kinshasa's river-front twin and gateway to northern rainforests.
Republic of the Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Region
- Central Africa · Congo basin
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French · Lingala · Kituba
- Dialling code
- +242
- Status
- Sovereign African nation
National days & key dates in Republic of the Congo
The dates the diaspora marks abroad — independence, liberation and the festivals that fill a rented hall in Bangkok or Guangzhou every year.
Where Republic of the Congo people gather in Asia
These are the Asian hubs with the largest and longest-established African communities. Every one has a free country group and a live channel in the Hub.
Travelling on a Republic of the Congo passport
Asian entry rules are not uniform across Africa. Some destinations are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for this passport; others need an e-visa or a full embassy application with proof of funds and a return ticket.
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Post in the Republic of the Congo channel before you book. Someone from home is already in the city you are moving to — and they will tell you what the agent will not.
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