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- Congo
Congo
Not to be confused with its embattled neighbour to the east, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo offers
the same conditions, an equally unadulterated wilderness but less
political instability. The northern rainforests are virtually
uninhabited, or rather, are uninhabitable because of the dense
undergrowth and vast swampland. A congested 85% of the population
reside in and between the capital of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire,
only 332 miles (534 km) apart. While the Republic does not have a
developed tourist industry having just emerged from six years of
civil war, there is still plenty to do. The Odzala National Park is
one of the largest in Africa and revered for its conservation of
forest elephants and western gorillas. Brazzaville is located right
on the banks of the Congo River and a popular launch point for
white water rafting expeditions over the river's exciting rapids.
Down the rail line, to the coastal town of Pointe Noire, one can
savour the warm, if somewhat narrow, beach-line of the Atlantic
Ocean.
Information & Facts
Customs
There are a variety of customs and culture in the Congo as each
community may have their own traditions. Casual clothing is
acceptable, however keep in mind that the Congolese take great
pride in their appearance, and an overly casual appearance may be
frowned on. Photographing military, government, and banking
buildings is prohibited.
Duty Free
Visitors to Congo do not need to pay import tax on one bottle of
spirits and one bottle of wine and an amount of perfume reasonable
for personal use. Men may import up to 200 cigarettes/50
cigars/227g of tobacco, while women may only bring cigarettes.
Cameras may be temporarily imported by tourists, however radios,
audio equipment and gifts are subject to import tax.