Republic of Congo / République du Congo / Repubilika ya Kôngo / Republíki ya Kongó – Let’s explore here

The Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, and often just Congo, is a country in Central Africa that sits on the equator. About the size of Germany, it is mainly comprised of savannah, rugged mountains and forests. The country shares land borders with Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It also shares a border with Cabinda, a disputed enclave of Angola.

What currency do they use in the Republic of Congo?

In the Republic of Congo they use the Central African CFA franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of the capital. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

The Central African CFA franc is used in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in the Republic of Congo?

They mainly speak Kituba and Lingala in Gabon, although French is also widely spoken, and is the official language. English is not widely spoken.

What time zone is the Republic of Congo in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit the Republic of Congo?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in the Republic of Congo?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes from Gabon, through the West of the country before heading on to DRC. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in the Republic of Congo?

Yes, wild camping is fine in the Republic of Congo.

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