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Practical information Congo
Area : 132046 sq.mi - Population 40000000 hab.
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Practical information Congo
Area
132046 sq.mi
Flights
10 hrs and 15 mins with a connection in Brussels. London is 3, 955 mi from Brazzaville.
Jet Lag
Population
40000000 hab.
Airports
The Maya Maya international airport of Brazzaville is located 3 miles to the north-west of the capital. The taxi ride takes about 15 minutes and costs about XAF 2,000.
Security
The situation in Brazzaville has been tense and likely to degenerate since 2006.. In this regard, travellers are advised to be extremely careful and to contact the British Honorary Consulate in Kinshasa on arrival for registration.
Although the situation appears to be stable over most of the country, the main danger today is a rebellion in the region of Pool, an administrative entity including the capital. You are therefore advised not to go there for the time being. If you have to move around the country, it is better not to leave alone, but in a convoy of several vehicles, and to notify the British Honorary Consulate of your trip.
Although the situation appears to be stable over most of the country, the main danger today is a rebellion in the region of Pool, an administrative entity including the capital. You are therefore advised not to go there for the time being. If you have to move around the country, it is better not to leave alone, but in a convoy of several vehicles, and to notify the British Honorary Consulate of your trip.
Languages
The official language is French. The common languages are Lingala and Monokutuba.
Requirements
A valid passport and a visa are required, issued at the embassy. To get a visa, bring: a photo, a form to fill in at the embassy, a certified document from your travel agency indicating the date and length of your stay as well as the amount of ?55 (£44) for a visa valid for 15 days.
Religion
Christian (more than 90%), Syncretic sects (these are very widespread in Congo), Animistic and Muslim (2%).
Currency
The currency is the CFA Franc (XAF), which consists of 100 Cents. Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club credit cards are very rarely accepted, so your best bet is to bring travellers cheques in Euros or CFA francs, although there will be a charge for cashing them. There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currencies, and whilst any amount of CFA Francs can be imported, the cap on exports of this currency is set at 25,000 CFA Francs. Bank opening hours: 6:20am to 1:00pm (counters close at 11:30am), Monday to Friday.
Local transportation
By plane:
The local company is Lina Congo. There are numerous and scheduled connections between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. There are connections with other towns (Loubomo, Ouesso, Ewo and Nkayi...), but they are rather random.
Train:
There are regular trains between Pointe-Noire and Nkayi, and between Brazzaville and Mindouli. The forthcoming re-opening of the Brazzzaville-Pointe-Noire line will take place at the end of the works. The train services are very variable. You are recommended to book in advance.
Car:
The road infrastructure is often unfit for motor vehicles, even during the dry season, apart from 4x4 vehicles. There are frequent fuel shortages. You can hire a car in Brazzaville. An international driving licence is required (minimum age: 21 years).
In town:
Minibuses and taxis are available in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. The price should be agreed in advance (tips are not compulsory).
The local company is Lina Congo. There are numerous and scheduled connections between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. There are connections with other towns (Loubomo, Ouesso, Ewo and Nkayi...), but they are rather random.
Train:
There are regular trains between Pointe-Noire and Nkayi, and between Brazzaville and Mindouli. The forthcoming re-opening of the Brazzzaville-Pointe-Noire line will take place at the end of the works. The train services are very variable. You are recommended to book in advance.
Car:
The road infrastructure is often unfit for motor vehicles, even during the dry season, apart from 4x4 vehicles. There are frequent fuel shortages. You can hire a car in Brazzaville. An international driving licence is required (minimum age: 21 years).
In town:
Minibuses and taxis are available in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. The price should be agreed in advance (tips are not compulsory).
Health
Vaccination againstyellow feveris required.
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid, hepatitises A and B.
An antimalarial treatmentis strongly recommended, the country is listed in zone 3.
Do not swim in stagnant water and only drink sterilised or bottled water (with the cap taken off in front of you). Do not eat raw or half-cooked food (meat, fish, vegetables, fruits...) and take all precautions to avoid "traveller's dysentery". Finally, due to the high risk of contamination, consumption of meat from hunted animals is absolutely forbidden.
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid, hepatitises A and B.
An antimalarial treatmentis strongly recommended, the country is listed in zone 3.
Do not swim in stagnant water and only drink sterilised or bottled water (with the cap taken off in front of you). Do not eat raw or half-cooked food (meat, fish, vegetables, fruits...) and take all precautions to avoid "traveller's dysentery". Finally, due to the high risk of contamination, consumption of meat from hunted animals is absolutely forbidden.
Electricity
220 V. European style plugs. $$An adaptor is not necessary.$$
Flood of tourists
Taxes and tips
In restaurants, a tip is not included in the bill. It is never mandatory but always welcome. It is about 10% of the total amount. Concerning luggage porters, the minimum is 500 CFA francs.
Telephone
To call in Congo from the UK :dial first 00 + 242 + the number of the other party. To call from the UK to Congo on a cell phone : you have to dial: 00 + 241 + 06 XX XX XX.
From Congo to the UK : dial 00 + 44 + the number of the other party (without the initial 0).
From Congo to the UK : dial 00 + 44 + the number of the other party (without the initial 0).
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