Mweka, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital City

With a population of just 81,267, Mweka is a remote outpost in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a far cry from the bright lights of Kinshasa. The town's cathedral may be the seat of the local Catholic diocese, but the real headaches for residents come from a tragic freight train accident in 2007 that killed around 100 people, and a deadly Ebola outbreak that same year which claimed over 100 lives. While the town is relatively accessible by the standards of this vast country, thanks to its railway connection, the constant threat of disease and accidents make Mweka a tough place to call home. This is not the DRC's most enticing destination for the average expat.