Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)

The DRC contains a vast share of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Kinshasa

Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Best time: Jun–Sep

Weather: Tropical; hot and humid with regional variation

Top attractions: Kinshasa • Virunga • Kahuzi-Biega • Goma • Congo River

Nature: Congo Basin rainforest • Congo River • Virunga Mountains • lakes • national parks

Quick fact: The DRC contains a vast share of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.