Money / Currency

Franc Congolais (FC) = 100 centimes. Owing to the precarious nature of the economy, the denominations of the currency are subject to rapid change.
Credit cards are not widely accepted.

Communications

International direct dialling is available
Some roaming agreements exist but use of a mobile phone is public areas is not recommended.
Internet cafes exist in Kinshasa
Airmail postage to Europe can take longer than 3 weeks

Country Code: ++243

Electricity

Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz.

The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
Round pins with ground

Advice & Warnings

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office
US State Department
Australia Foreign affairs
Canadian Consular affairs