School life
In a Republic of the Congo classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Republic of the Congo
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalBrazzaville
- Population~6.1 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Republic of the Congo, with Brazzaville marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Brazzaville
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Fun facts
What makes Republic of the Congo a bit special.
Odzala-Kokoua National Park
One of Africa's oldest and most magical rainforests
Open lesson
Brazzaville
A vibrant capital city facing Kinshasa across the Congo River
Open lesson
Loufoulakari Falls
A spectacular waterfall hidden in lush green hills
Open lesson
Sangha Trinational
Three countries, one enormous shared rainforest
Open lesson
Atlantic Coast at Pointe-Noire
Congo's ocean city, where the rainforest meets the sea
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦍
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage rainforest famous for gorilla research
Open lesson
- 🦍
Western Lowland Gorilla
The world's largest primate, living in Congo's rainforest
Open lesson
- 🐘
Forest Elephant
The smaller, shyer cousin of the African elephant
Open lesson
- 🐒
Mandrill
The world's largest monkey, with a dazzling painted face
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
One of the cleverest birds in the world
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹRepublic of the Congo has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Republic of the Congo?
Choose Republic of the Congowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.