Geological scandal, the heart of Africa, or even baptized the garden of Leopold 2 during the colonial era, Congo Brazzaville is today an independent country and strong in its republic. In this article, we will see with you how Congo Brazzaville is a country that has multiple resources to visit. We will first see the resources of this country, as well as its cultural importance in order to see in a second time our selection of destinations to see.

The natural resources of the Congo: what makes the Congo an attractive country.

Important oil resources:

The Congo is known to have very significant oil resources, it is an important hub for the exploitation of this fossil resource. 90% of the country’s income comes from this resource which is exploited off the Congolese coast. It is a pool of jobs and it is not uncommon to see a Congolese working in a branch close to oil engineering.

One of the most important forests in Africa:

The Congo is also home to an important forested area. Okoumé, sipo, sapelli and limba trees survive there and offer an idyllic panorama to the region. It is the fifteenth country in the world in terms of forest size. The Congo is also home to a river, the Congo River which is the second largest river in the world by flow rate after the Amazon. The Congo has also been described as a “geological scandal” by geologist Jules Cornet, making the destination authentic and exhilarating.

Other ivory, rubber and gemstone resources:

The Congo also exploits other natural resources including ivory, rubber and precious stones cassiterite (Tin), wolframite (Tungsten), coltan (Tantalum) and gold (Gold). In Congo their domains of exploitation is spread over 200,000 to 14,000 hectares.

The cultural significance of the Congo.

The Congo is made up of a people called the Bantu who descend from several kingdoms, the Loangos, the Kongos, and the Tios. It is the Bantu people who work the iron in the center of the Congo. The diversity of origin of the people of the Congo offers them a strong ancient artistic and cultural expression. You can see various remains of ancient African sculptures there.
The Congo is in the center of Africa and the borders of five neighboring countries slip around it. It is a former French colony, and for its reasons it is a region strong in brewing and strong in culture.

Destinations to see in Congo.

Pointe-Noire: port city

First a department then a city of the same name, Pointe-Noire is a high place of Congolese life. Off the coast we find the facilities belonging to the exclusive maritime space of the Congo (EEZ), the city has a strong daily internal life and strong nightlife.
It is located 510 km from Brazzaville.

The gorges of Diosso:

The Gorges of Diosso, how to continue this article after quoting our friend Jules Cornet not to talk about geology. The Gorges of Diosso are a geological phenomenon resulting from hydraulic erosion. They are sometimes confused with a clue or a parade, and are also called canyons, it will probably remind you of the Bryce Canyon in the United States if you visit it.
Beach pontoon:
Ponton plage is a wild beach west of Pointe-Noire, it is little visited, but you will find a place where spreading out your parasol is an optimum water depth to take a dip in the water, and sunbathe in all tranquility.

Saint Peter’s Cathedral:

A vestige of colonization, the cathedral was created in 1955 by the bull Dum Tantis by Pope Pius XII. The building is the seat of the diocese of Pointe Noire.
Brazzaville: capital of Congo
Capital of the country, it is the political and administrative capital of the country with 2.3 million inhabitants. The city literally means “city of the armed arm”. It is located downstream of Lake Maleboe and with its agglomeration, it borders Kinshasa. Granted to other African cities it is a destination to see.

Brazzaville: capital of Congo

Capital of the country, it is the political and administrative capital of the country with 2.3 million inhabitants. The city literally means “city of the armed arm”. It is located downstream of Lake Maleboe and with its agglomeration, it borders Kinshasa. Granted to other African cities it is a destination to see.

Lessio Launa:

The Lessio Launa reserve, has a magnificent landscape, it is located 3 hours from the capital. You can observe rivers, hippopotamuses, birds of all kinds, forest elephants and gorillas. The visit is sometimes done by car or canoe, type safari and it takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the center of the park. It is a must to see as they say, an extraordinary opportunity to see the biodiversity of the places in all their grandeur.

Saint Anne’s Basilica:

Vestige of the passage of the colonists in Congo, the basilica of Saint-Anne is a monument with a unique style and arches to visit. The roof of the building is green and its stained glass windows that cover its windows have a unique depth that offers an extraordinary spectacle. The basilica is splendid and going to meet its curves is an experience to live.

The djoué bridges:

Bridges Attached to the Congo public road, the Djoué bridges is a place that is interesting to see. They allow you to observe the turbulent and feverish waters that flow into Lake Congo. The construction of the bridges is standard, they can serve as a place for walks or they are valid for the visit to the west of Brazzaville.

National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo:

National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a museum that is worth visiting within Brazzaville. The National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a library.