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Republic of Congo
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to Boko, Kindamba, Kinkala, Mayama and Mindouli districts of the Pool region, the Mouyondzi district of Bouenza region and all areas within 50km of the Central African Republic. Click here for more information.
A land of steamy jungles hiding half the world's lowland gorillas, masses of forest elephants, and hooting, swinging troops of chimpanzees, the Republic of Congo is on the cusp of becoming one of the finest ecotourism destinations in Africa.
Boasting three excellent and little-visited national parks where everything from luxurious safaris to bush camping is possible, the main attraction to this alluring slice of West Africa is the unbridled natural beauty. However, Congo-Brazzaville (as it's often called to distinguish it from the Democratic Republic of Congo, south of the Congo River) also enjoys a pleasantly laid-back capital city in Brazzaville, some decent beaches on its Atlantic coastline.
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