Congo travel details
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Congo has a population of 5M with main currency as Central African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Automatic teller machines are rare in Republic of the Congo. Internet speed in Republic of the Congo is on average 2.0 Mbps.
Congo weather
Congo essential details
Plugs
Republic of the Congo uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Congo
Currencies
Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Republic of the Congo. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Congo
Internet
Internet speed in Republic of the Congo is on average 2.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Republic of the Congo is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 25,962.56 XAF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Airtel, Azur or MTN. Republic of the Congo uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Republic of the Congo upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Republic of the Congo, dial +, then 242 (the country code for Republic of the Congo), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Republic of the Congo, start with the area code. In the case above area code is - Geographic Fixed - .
Congo travel details
Driving in Congo
Emergecy
Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire department
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Congo map
Congo visa advice
If you're considering exploring Congo beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Congo transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Congo, understanding Congo Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.