Sean Rorison is a freelance writer from Vancouver, British Columbia, who has made his way to over 90 countries. His range of travel interests is broad, including some of the most contentious regions of the world - from Afghanistan to Iraq, Colombia to Somalia; he has also indulged his love for more mainstream destinations like Liechtenstein, Malta and Japan. Alongside authoring Bradt's guide to the Congo countries, Rorison has written numerous articles in print and online media about the political and social situations in countries such as Somalia, Algeria and Pakistan. He currently lives in the Canadian Arctic.

'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 Herald

• PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION1 Background Information2 Practical InformationPART 2 THE GUIDE3 Kinshasa4 Around Kinshasa and Kongo-Central5 Central DRC5 Grand Katanga7 Kisangani and the North8 The EastAppendices: Wildlife Guide, Language, Glossary of Names and Acronyms, Further Information

Sean Rorison is a freelance writer from Vancouver, British Columbia, who has made his way to over 90 countries. His range of travel interests is broad, including some of the most contentious regions of the world - from Afghanistan to Iraq, Colombia to Somalia; he has also indulged his love for more mainstream destinations like Liechtenstein, Malta and Japan. Alongside authoring Bradt's guide to the Congo countries, Rorison has written numerous articles in print and online media about the political and social situations in countries such as Somalia, Algeria and Pakistan. He currently lives in the Canadian Arctic.

'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 Herald

• PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION1 Background Information2 Practical InformationPART 2 THE GUIDE3 Kinshasa4 Around Kinshasa and Kongo-Central5 Central DRC5 Grand Katanga7 Kisangani and the North8 The EastAppendices: Wildlife Guide, Language, Glossary of Names and Acronyms, Further Information