• Crowded pirogue ferries passengers across the Banalia River

    Crowded pirogue ferries passengers across the Banalia River

    © Paul Dymond

  • Anyone for a cuppa? Chillington tea plantation, Monga

    Anyone for a cuppa? Chillington tea plantation, Monga

    © Paul Dymond

  • Dawn mist over the plains

    Dawn mist over the plains

    © Jason Edwards

Democratic Republic of Congo: Overview

The Democratic Republic of Congo remains violent, dangerous and notoriously unstable. But should peace ever break out in this long-suffering cauldron of chaos, the potential for adventurous travellers is nothing short of mind-blowing.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Currency

Franc Congolais, CDF (CFAF)

Population

56625039

Languages

  • Swahili (other)
  • Lingala (other)
  • French (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +1 (+2 East)

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

  • South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

    South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

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