Embassy of Turkey in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; address 18 Avenue Pumbu, Kinshasa; phone +243817007500. Head of mission: Mr. Murat Ülkü.
Head of mission: Mr. Murat Ülkü, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Türkiye offers a rich blend of culture and history, making it an appealing destination for some Congolese visitors. With its diverse landscapes and cultural heritage, it attracts millions of international tourists each year. This unique appeal could resonate with a segment of the 99 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Türkiye is generally considered safer for tourists compared to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo, D.R.). In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Türkiye ranks 31st among 40 European countries, though specific data for Congo, D.R. is unavailable. According to the Global Peace Index, Türkiye is ranked 137th out of 160 countries, which is better than Congo, D.R.'s ranking of 155th. Regarding murder rates, Türkiye has a rate of 2.5 per 100,000 people, while data for Congo, D.R. is not available. Female murder rates in Türkiye are also low at 1.0 per 100,000 people. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Türkiye has lower scores in several crime categories compared to Congo, D.R., particularly in areas such as foreign crime (5.0 for Türkiye vs. 9.0 for Congo, D.R.) and human smuggling (9.0 for Türkiye vs. 5.5 for Congo, D.R.). Overall, while no destination is without risks, Türkiye presents a relatively safer environment for tourists from Congo, D.R.
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