Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville
关于Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville
| 货币 | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| 语言 | French - Widely spoken are Lingala, Kikongo and Kituba |
| 资本 | Brazzaville |
The Republic of the Congo is located in Africa with a coastline on the South Atlantic Ocean and sharing borders with Angola, Gabon, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic. The population is about 4.6 million people. The government is a republic with a president as chief of state and head of government. The current president was reelected in March 2002 with a large majority of the vote. However, all opponents either withdrew from the election or were barred from the country. In 2009, the president was elected to a 7-year term, and this time, the opposition boycotted the election.
This country, sometimes referred to as Congo-Brazzaville, gained independence from France in 1960. Although the Republic of Congo has been a main producer of oil, little of the wealth has reached the people, and about 70 percent of the population remains in poverty.
The country has been beleaguered by civil wars and conflicts. However, since about 2002, the Congo has been relatively stable economically and politically.
Lack of tourism infrastructure and a six-year civil conflict (1993-1999) has discouraged development of the tourist industry. The Congo is known for having about 80 percent of the world’s population of gorillas and wild chimpanzees. Travellers can also visit the Odzala National Park, Lefini Reserve, Lesio Louna Gorilla Reserve, and the Douli National Park where one can see fish that glow and photokinetic plants and insects.
推荐接种Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville的疫苗
对于大多数旅行者来说
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
对于一些旅行者
脊髓灰质炎疫苗
Travellers who intend to visit this country for 4 weeks or more may be required to take a polio vaccination at least 4 weeks to 12 months prior to arrival in the country. Unvaccinated travellers may have to take the vaccine upon arrival at the entry ports. Childhood vaccinations, including polio, should be up-to-date prior to travel.
卡介苗芽孢杆菌（BCG）疫苗
BCG vaccine is recommended for those at increased risk from coming in close contact with infected persons or for unvaccinated, children under 16 years of age, who are going to live in the country for more than 3 months.
霍乱疫苗
The U.K. NaTHNaC recommends the oral cholera vaccine for some travellers whose activities or medical history put them at increased risk, travelling to areas of active cholera transmission. These risk factors include: aid workers; those going to areas of cholera outbreaks who have limited access to potable water and medical care; travellers for whom the vaccination would be considered potentially beneficial, such as chronic medical conditions.
麻疹，腮腺炎，风疹（MMR）疫苗
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
黄热病疫苗
There is a risk for yellow fever in this country. This country requires all travellers 9 months of age and older to have proof of the yellow fever vaccination. It is recommended that all travellers 9 months of age and older have the yellow fever vaccination.
伤寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
推荐药物治疗Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville。
对于一些旅行者
抗疟药
Recommended anti-malaria medications include atovaquone-proguanil, mefloquine or doxycycline. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxime-pyrimethamine has been reported.
需要注意的疾病为Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville。
对于大多数旅行者来说
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Republic of the Congo through contaminated food or water.
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.
Cholera
Cholera outbreaks occur in Republic of the Congo. The risk to travellers is low unless living or working in poor sanitary conditions, drinking untreated water or eating poorly cooked or raw seafood in this country.
Dengue Fever
Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Republic of the Congo.
对于一些旅行者
African Tick Bite Fever
This disease may occur in this country. Ticks that cause this disease are usually most active from November through April. Travellers engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and game hunting in wooded, brushy, or grassy areas may be at a higher risk.
West Nile Fever
The virus is transmitted to animals, birds and humans by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, nausea, and skin rash.
Rift Valley Fever (RVF)
Sporadic outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) may occur in this country. Commonly spread via contact with domesticated animals infected with the virus. These include cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels, among others.
Leishmaniasis
There is a risk of acquiring Leishmaniasis in this country through sand fly bites, particularly between dusk to dawn. Adventure tourists, outdoor athletes, or humanitarian aid workers are at a higher risk.
Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever
There is a risk of acquiring Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in this country through specific insect, bug or tick bites or by coming in close contact with a person or animal infected with this disease. Travellers involved in activities like hiking, camping, working with animals, and visiting farms and forested areas are at a higher risk. There are no vaccinations (or medications) to prevent Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.
Polio
Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 was detected in this country. Unvaccinated or under-vaccinated travellers are at a higher risk if they come in direct contact with an infected person or through contaminated food and water, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas with poor hygiene standards.
Ebola Viral Disease
There is a risk of Ebola in this country. Ebola is caused by coming into contact with the body fluids from an infected person (alive or dead), such as blood, urine, saliva, and sweat, among others. Medical equipment contaminated with the body fluids of an infected person or a person who died of Ebola or Marburg also cause the disease.
Monkeypox
There is a risk of monkeypox in the country. The disease can be caused by being scratched or bitten by an infected animal (a rodent or primate), or touching animal products, including skins and meat and being near an infected person who is coughing or sneezing.
Hanta Virus
There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.
Measles
There is a risk of acquiring Measles in this country.
Yellow Fever
There is a risk for yellow fever in this country. This country requires all travellers 9 months of age and older to have proof of the yellow fever vaccination. It is recommended that all travellers 9 months of age and older have the yellow fever vaccination.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis occurs in Republic of the Congo. Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the healthcare field, or having close prolonged contact with a sick person.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Republic of the Congo, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Schistosomiasis
This disease is present in Republic of the Congo and is acquired through contact with fresh water, such as swimming, bathing, or rafting. Well-chlorinated swimming pools and contact with saltwater in oceans or seas will not put travellers at risk for schistosomiasis
Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)
African trypanosomiasis (“sleeping sickness”) occurs in Republic of the Congo. Travellers to urban areas are not at risk.
Malaria
All areas of Republic of the Congo are at high risk for malaria.
Rabies
Rabies occurs in Republic of the Congo. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.
安全保卫工作在Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville
个人安全
Crime levels are low in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or other theft can occur anywhere. Always be alert to your surroundings and personal safety. Keep valuables secured and out of sight. Safeguard your important documents, such as your passport. Avoid walking alone at night. Do not carry large amounts of cash. Your risk of being targeted increases in rural areas.
In some areas, road travel can be difficult due to poor condition of roads. Vehicles may be in poor repair. Drivers may not adhere to rules of the road. There have been reports of roadblocks for the purpose of collecting bribes.
LGBT travellers should be aware that same-sex relationships are not illegal. However, homosexuality may offend and bring unwanted attention. Avoid buses due to unsafe driving conditions. It is advisable to hire only government-authorized green and white taxis in Brazzaville and blue and white taxis in Pointe-Noire. Negotiation of fare before departure is recommended as taxis are not metered. Carry a copy of your passport and the Republic of the Congo visa with you at all times as local police may conduct ID checks.
政治动荡
Always avoid any public gathering or protest since even peaceful demonstrations can quickly escalate into violence.
应避免的区域
Avoid travel to the Pool region due to armed bandits and activities of rebels. Armed groups left over from the civil war, known as Ninjas, still operate in the southern Pool area, and war-related crime is a risk, including murder and rape of civilians.
Road travel in the Pool area requires a permit from the Congolese army.
Avoid travelling around the country at night.
Avoid travelling to areas near the border with the Central African Republic. Avoid travelling to areas near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo along the Ubangi River.
