Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital City

With a population of 255,409, Isiro is a bustling hub in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, but those moving there should brace for a bureaucratic headache. The city's main resource is coffee, and most residents speak Pa-Zande, Lingala, and Swahili. Though Isiro has an airport with flights to the capital Kinshasa, the dirt roads connecting it to Uganda and South Sudan can be impassable in the wet season. Overall, Isiro may appeal to those seeking a dose of Central African culture, but the persistent administrative challenges are not for the faint of heart.