DR Congo

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-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to DR Congo (previously known as Zaire)..	+	'''Disambiguation''': This page does not cover the [[Congo|Congo Republic]].
-	Disambiguation: This page does not cover the [[Congo|Congo Republic]].	+
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-	{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}	+	The '''Democratic Republic of the Congo''' (About this soundpronunciation (help·info) French: République démocratique du Congo [kɔ̃ɡo]), also known as DR Congo, the DRC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is the southernmost country located in Central Africa. It is sometimes referred to by its former name of '''Zaire''', which was its official name between 1971 and 1997.
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-	: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}	+	: 57014 - Lopez to Luanga
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-	==Weather==	+	===Weather==
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-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	===Weather links===
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Disambiguation: This page does not cover the Congo Republic.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (About this soundpronunciation (help·info) French: République démocratique du Congo [kɔ̃ɡo]), also known as DR Congo, the DRC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is the southernmost country located in Central Africa. It is sometimes referred to by its former name of Zaire, which was its official name between 1971 and 1997.

Charts

British Admiralty

BA604 - Cap Lopez to Luanga

BA3206 - Baie de Loango to Rio Lucunga

NOAA

57014 - Lopez to Luanga

57022 - Luanga to Cape Fria

=Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Weather links

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Transportation

Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• DR Congo at the Wikipedia
• DR Congo at the Wikivoyage

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to

Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718

• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

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