LANDMARKS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Congo is a country in Central Africa that used to be a colonial possession of France. One of the important sectors of the Congo economy is tourism. Many travelers can enjoy beautiful views of the wildlife, familiarity with the unusual and exciting culture of indigenous peoples.
Extraordinary sights help keep the memories of Congo alive for the rest of your life. To visit all available and necessary places of interest, download free on itunes a translator to your phone, it will help in incomprehensible situations with language and text. The hostilities led to the fact that the number of tourists has decreased significantly, but after peace was established in the Congo, the situation is gradually improving.
Buoy Village
Buia Village is an amazing corner of the Congo where you can touch the real culture of Africa. In addition, here you can buy local souvenirs, which are decent carvings on natural wood. Many residents have been engaged in crafts for a long time, which makes it possible to improve the economic situation.
Nyiragongo
Nyiragongo is an active volcano located in the Congo. This volcano is located in the territory of Virunga National Park. At the bottom of the crater formed a lava lake, which is one of the largest in the world. Quartz is practically absent in the composition of the lava, as a result of which it is characterized by amazing fluidity. Volcanic eruptions have been known since the distant 1884, and sad events occur quite often.
Rift Albertin
Albertin rift crater lakes are a worthy example of preserving desert places that delight in truly unusual natural pristine nature. The rift is located on the border of the Congo and Uganda, and most of the region belongs to national parks. It is important to note that all the great lakes of Africa appeared due to the formation of a rift, as a result of which they belong to the valley. Crater lakes created after volcanic eruptions surround the mountains of Africa, among which are Ruvenzori, Virunga, Mitumba.
Yangambi National Park
Yangambi National Park is located in the Congo Basin, or rather, just west of Kisangani. The park complex belongs to the zone of tropical rainforests, and the world of plants and animals can surprise for real. Yangambi is one of the most important objects of biological diversity. Here you can even see those types of trees that are threatened with extinction and need protection.
Odzal National Park
Odzal National Park is located in northwestern Congo. The distance from Gabon is only 30 km. The history of the park began in 1935. At the same time, vast forests were annexed to the national park only in 2001. Currently, Odzala is one of the least explored, but at the same time very interesting objects throughout Africa.
Okapi
Okapi is located in Congo, but it borders with Uganda and Sudan. Okapi (representatives of the giraffe family), rare monkeys and elephants live in the protected area. The actions of the military and poachers led to the fact that Okapi is under threat of destruction and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Congo is a country in Central Africa that used to be a colonial possession of France. One of the important sectors of the Congo economy is tourism. Many travelers can enjoy beautiful views of the wildlife, familiarity with the unusual and exciting culture of indigenous peoples.
Extraordinary sights help keep the memories of Congo alive for the rest of your life. To visit all available and necessary places of interest, download free on itunes a translator to your phone, it will help in incomprehensible situations with language and text. The hostilities led to the fact that the number of tourists has decreased significantly, but after peace was established in the Congo, the situation is gradually improving.
Buoy Village
Buia Village is an amazing corner of the Congo where you can touch the real culture of Africa. In addition, here you can buy local souvenirs, which are decent carvings on natural wood. Many residents have been engaged in crafts for a long time, which makes it possible to improve the economic situation.
Nyiragongo
Nyiragongo is an active volcano located in the Congo. This volcano is located in the territory of Virunga National Park. At the bottom of the crater formed a lava lake, which is one of the largest in the world. Quartz is practically absent in the composition of the lava, as a result of which it is characterized by amazing fluidity. Volcanic eruptions have been known since the distant 1884, and sad events occur quite often.
Rift Albertin
Albertin rift crater lakes are a worthy example of preserving desert places that delight in truly unusual natural pristine nature. The rift is located on the border of the Congo and Uganda, and most of the region belongs to national parks. It is important to note that all the great lakes of Africa appeared due to the formation of a rift, as a result of which they belong to the valley. Crater lakes created after volcanic eruptions surround the mountains of Africa, among which are Ruvenzori, Virunga, Mitumba.
Yangambi National Park
Yangambi National Park is located in the Congo Basin, or rather, just west of Kisangani. The park complex belongs to the zone of tropical rainforests, and the world of plants and animals can surprise for real. Yangambi is one of the most important objects of biological diversity. Here you can even see those types of trees that are threatened with extinction and need protection.
Odzal National Park
Odzal National Park is located in northwestern Congo. The distance from Gabon is only 30 km. The history of the park began in 1935. At the same time, vast forests were annexed to the national park only in 2001. Currently, Odzala is one of the least explored, but at the same time very interesting objects throughout Africa.
Okapi
Okapi is located in Congo, but it borders with Uganda and Sudan. Okapi (representatives of the giraffe family), rare monkeys and elephants live in the protected area. The actions of the military and poachers led to the fact that Okapi is under threat of destruction and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.