Republic of Congo: Overview

With one of the world's largest chimpanzee populations and the mighty Congo River ebbing on its southern border, Congo (Brazzaville) has plenty to trigger the imagination. But recent violence has strangled the country's nascent tourist industry and reduced visitors to a trickle.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of the Congo

Currency

CFA Franc BEAC, XAF (CFA)

Population

2600000

Languages

  • Lingala (other)
  • French (official)
  • Kongo (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +1

Voltage

230V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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