| Local name: République démocratique du Congo |
| Surface : 2.345.410 Kmq. |
| Population : 46.800.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: The climate is
tropically hot and humid in the lower western and central regions, which frequent heavy
rains from October or November through May south of the equator and from April to November
in the north, whilst along the equator itself there is only one season. The higher regions
of the east, though, have fairly temperate weather. Average annual temperatures are 25°C
(77°F) in the low central basin and 17° to 20°C (63° to 68°F) at altitudes of 5,000
ft. Average annual rainfall in Kinshasa is 56 inches while in Lubumbashi it is 45 inches. |
| Visas: Visas are required by all visitors and they are
expensive. You may to be asked to show you have sufficient funds to support your stay .
Passports are required by everyone with the exception of children under 6 years of age,
travelling on their parents passports as long as they are accompanied by the passport
holder. .... Types of visa: Tourist, Transit and Business; valid for Single- or
Multiple-entry for up to 6 months. Transit visas are required by all except those persons
continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours provided
they do not leave the airport |
| Electricity: 220V |
| Capital : Kinshasa |
| System : Presidential Republic |
| Languages : french, Lingala, Swahili, Kingwana,
Kikongo, Tshiluba |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20%, Kimbanguist
10%, Muslim 10%, other syncretic sects and traditional beliefs 10% |
| Money : CFA franc (CFAF) |
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