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Brazzaville
About Brazzaville
Brazzaville is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of the Congo. The city is located on the northern banks of the Congo River, right across Kinshsasa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has a thriving river port.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- The local markets at Oltreruendze and Moungali are a main attraction
- See the ELF Tower
- The Congressional Palace
- Visit the vibrant district of Poto Poto
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- The beautiful St Anne's Basilica
- The Marien Nguouabi Museum
- The Temple Mosque
Highlights in the vicinity
- The Congolese rain forests
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1.2 Million
- Timezone: UTC +1
- The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa is based in Brazzaville
- Weather: Tropical
Local transport
- Taxis
- Shared taxis and minibuses
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Brazzaville airport
- Train: railway connection to Pointe Noire on the South Atlantic Ocean with its clean beaches and shaded by palm trees (however trains not guaranteed to run due to the instable conditions)
- Ferry connections to Kinshasa
- If you have the time try taking a barge that run from Brazzaville up to the Central African Republic
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