Capital
Kinshasa
Population
100.0M
Currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)
Best Time to Visit
June–September
#49
World Tourism Rank
1.27%
of World Land Area
5
UNESCO Sites
9
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: June–September
The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, reaching depths of over 220 meters, and the second-longest in Africa after the Nile.
Virunga National Park, Africa's oldest national park, is home to about a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and the active Nyiragongo volcano.
Peering into the boiling lava lake of Nyiragongo volcano at night is one of the most extraordinary sights on the planet.
- A traveler on visiting Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's second-largest country, home to the vast Congo Basin rainforest, the world's second-largest tropical forest after the Amazon. Virunga National Park offers mountain gorilla trekking and the chance to summit Nyiragongo, one of the world's most active volcanoes with a spectacular lava lake. Kahuzi-Biega National Park harbors the rare Grauer's gorilla, while the Congo River and its tributaries form an immense network of waterways through one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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