Africa
Congo - Kinshasa
The Congo river, rainforests and mountain gorillas. Check the latest advice: some regions are in armed conflict.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Eastern provinces (North and South Kivu, Ituri) are in armed conflict and advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 14:34
- Currency
- CDF
- Calling code
- +243
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Languages spoken
- French, KG, LN, LUA, Swahili
Respect & manners
- Take time for greetings: politeness matters.
- Ask before taking photos of people. Never photograph police, military or government buildings.
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Bring cash (euros or US dollars): cards work only in big hotels.
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