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Republic of the Congo
Capital: Brazzaville. All the practical info you need to plan your trip or handle paperwork.
- Visa (French passport)Visa required
- CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)€1 = 656
- From Paris6,037 kmAbout 8 h 03 by direct flight
- When to goDe juin à septembreHottest: September (31°) · wettest: November
- Air qualityMoyenneEuropean AQI: 43
- DrivingDrive on the droiteLicense and car rental tips
- Next public holidayToussaintSunday, November 1 · in 14d
- Power outletsType C, E · 230 VNo adapter needed
- Country calling code+242From France: 00 242
- Qibla direction42°Nord-Est, from Brazzaville
- Prayer timesToday in BrazzavilleFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha
- French EmbassyIn-countryAddress, map and consulates
- ListingsJobs, sales, rentalsCommunity-posted listings — Republic of the Congo
- Representation in FranceRepublic of the CongoNearest embassy and consulates
Key figures
Republic of the Congo in numbers
31 indicators with the country's world ranking. Click to see the full ranking and map.
Health
- #97 / 166Smokers (adults)16.2 %
- #75 / 166Smokers (men)30 %
- #125 / 166Smokers (women)2.3 %
- #71 / 187Alcohol consumption6.1 L
- #161 / 199Obesity11.5 %
- #187 / 216Life expectancy66 years
- #24 / 216Fertility4.11 children per woman
- #104 / 185Suicide rate6.7 per 100,000 people
- #102 / 185Male suicides10.1 per 100,000 people
- #98 / 185Female suicides3.3 per 100,000 people
- #26 / 190Road traffic deaths29.7 per 100,000 people