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Total population | |
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1,050 recognized refugees (in 2021),[1] 3,000 - 4,700 (in 2022, according to the media)[2][3] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Rio de Janeiro | |
Languages | |
Congolese immigration to Brazil from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a new phenomenon caused by the wars and conflicts in the country, causing many to flee the country.[4]
The Congolese people in Brazil are found mostly in the favelas or the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.[4][5]
The Congolese people are one of the most underpaid immigrants in Brazil. They also have to deal with violence, racism and xenophobia.[3][2]