Congo
Democratic Republic - Republic
Published on 15. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-84162-233-0 (ISBN)
Description
The first full guidebook on both Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the People's Republic of Congo (PRC) in well over a decade, the Bradt guide provides full coverage of the major cities and national parks of the two countries. The Congos encompass Africa's largest area of intact rainforest. Two eastern national parks, both World Heritage Sites, protect not only the mountain gorilla but the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla as well. One of the last bastions in Africa for the seriously adventurous traveller, the Congos are open to serious travellers. The Bradt guide tells you how to travel both adventurously and safely.
Reviews / Votes
'The book is well written and a result of extensive research. Without being academic, it provides a wide range of information concerning the country's (sad) history. There is good advice regarding health and language. The chapters cover virtually all the country, even places that the tourist will not visit due to distance.' Registrodelivros 'The Bradt Travel Guide. Democratic Republic Congo is indispensable.' Calgary HeraldMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Illustrations
16pp colour photos & 30 maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84162-233-0 (9781841622330)
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Book
09/2012
2nd Edition
Bradt Travel Guides
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Person
Sean Rorison is a Canadian writer who has travelled extensively around the world - especially in Africa. He has run an award-winning travel-writing website for the past seven years.
Content
(1) Acknowledgements (2) Introduction (3) Chapter 1 Background Information (4) Chapter 2 Practical Information (5) Chapter 3 Background information (6) Chapter 4 Practical information (7) Chapter 5 Kinshasa (8) Chapter 6 Around Kinshasa and Bas-Congo (9) Chapter 7 Central Democratic Republic of Congo (10) Chapter 8 Katanga (11) Chapter 9 Kisangani, Maiko and the North (12) Chapter 10 The East (13) Chapter 11 Background Information (14) Chapter 12 Practical Information (15) Chapter 13 Brazzaville (16) Chapter 14 Around Brazzaville (17) Chapter 15 The West: Pointe Noire and Dolisie (18) Chapter 16 The North (19) Appendix 1 Wildlife Guide (20) Appendix 2 Language (21) Appendix 3 Further Information (22) Appendix 4 Glossary of names and acronyms (23) Index