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The 30-second card
Emergency · tap to call
Source: U.S. Department of State · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗SIM and eSIM
Mobile networks are run by MTN, Zain (formerly CelTel) and Warid.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Cards or cash
Mostly cashMostly cards
Step 1 of 5: Most payments are made in cash, so carry enough CFA francs.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Money in Congo - Brazzaville
Central African CFA Franc · XAF
Coins and small notes are scarce, so keep any you get.
Refuse torn notes or notes held together with tape.
Ecobank ATMs accept both Visa and Mastercard.
Don't rely on US dollars; bring CFA francs.
Collect Central African CFA Franc in CointryOur sister app for coin and banknote collectors · cointry.appOpenPublic holidays in the next 12 months
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · Republic Day Jour de la République
Fri, 25 Dec 2026 · Christmas Day Noël
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 · Easter Sunday Dimanche de Pâques
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 · Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
Sat, 1 May 2027 · Labour Day Fête du Travail
Thu, 6 May 2027 · Ascension Day Ascension
Mon, 17 May 2027 · Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Thu, 10 Jun 2027 · Reconciliation Day Fête de la Réconciliation
Sun, 15 Aug 2027 · National Day Fête Nationale
Mon, 1 Nov 2027 · All Saints' Day Toussaint
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Safety today
Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Congo - Brazzaville say, side by side, checked daily.
German Foreign Office says
No travel warning
Calm ●
Caution
Serious
Don’t go
Source: Auswärtiges Amt
Updated 22 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 22 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
U.S. Department of State says
Exercise increased caution
Calm
Caution ●
Serious
Don’t go
Level 2 of 4
Source: travel.state.gov
Updated 1 Oct 2024 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 1 Oct 2024 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
UK Foreign Office says
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Source: GOV.UK
Updated 2 Jun 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 2 Jun 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
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Health
Yellow fever and polio certificates checked at entry; hepatitis A/B, typhoid shots advised. Malaria risk.
Vaccinations
Border officials check certificates for yellow fever and polio vaccination; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid and up-to-date routine shots such as measles are also advised.
Malaria
RiskTalk to a travel clinic 4–8 weeks before you go.
Source: GOV.UK
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Summarised from the CDC’s Travelers’ Health pages. Using them does not mean the CDC endorses Countrywise.
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| GDP | ≈ $16.3 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Per person | ≈ $2,515Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | crude petroleum, refined copper, gold, wood, refined petroleum (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 6.5 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 20.9 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 72.9 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 33.1%, Awakening Churches/Christian Revival 22.3%, Protestant 19.9%, Salutiste 2.2%, Muslim 1.6%, Kimbanguist 1.5%, other 8.1%, none 11.3% (2007 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2007 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 342,000 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Climate | tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the EquatorSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basinSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +242Source: libphonenumber · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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