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Based on government travel advisories, crime statistics, health data, and real traveller reports.
Republic of Congo
Africa
“Reconsider Travel” is our rating, from a score of 42/100. Every score runs 0–100 and higher is safer. How we score
Not to be confused with DR Congo across the river. Armed crime and police corruption are serious issues. Brazzaville faces Kinshasa across the Congo River — world's closest capital cities.
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Current Safety Score
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42
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Elevated risk in several categories. Research regions and neighbourhoods before you book.
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