Congo-Brazzaville
Republic of Congo
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Country code
- CG
- Travel focus in this guide
- Western lowland gorillas, northern rainforest, Atlantic coast and Brazzaville.
Country guide
Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo: what is the difference?
They are neighbouring sovereign countries separated in places by the Congo River. Similar names do not mean shared visas, parks, entry rules or travel logistics.
DR Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Country code
- CD
- Travel focus on DRCTOURISM
- DRC provinces, national parks, Congo River journeys, conservation and cultural travel.
Plan each country separately
Check the correct embassy guidance, border arrangements, transport, health advice and protected-area access for the country on your itinerary. Never assume a document or permit for one Congo applies to the other.