Democratic Republic of the Congo
SHORT INFORMATION
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa is the capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the Congo River.
SHORT INFORMATION
Money & duty free for Democratic Republic of Congo
Franc Congolais (CDF) = 100 centimes. Owing to the precarious nature of the economy, the denominations of the currency are subject to rapid change.
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
Democratic Republic of the Congo — Festivals and Events
The Congo celebrates the usual holidays – New Year’s Day, Labor Day and Christmas – plus local events commemorating heroes and significant dates in history.