Republic of the Congo
country · Republic of the Congo
Overview
Republic of the Congo is a country in Africa, with its capital at Brazzaville.
Key facts
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Currency | XAF |
About the country
Republic of the Congo is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Brazzaville.
Practical information
The currency is the XAF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Republic of the Congo by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Republic of the Congo
Among the places worth a look in Republic of the Congo are Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Dolisie, Owando, Sibiti, Djambala, Nkayi, Impfondo, Ouesso and Kayes — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Republic of the Congo usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Republic of the Congo
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Getting around Republic of the Congo
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.