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3 days ago · The Congo River, formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the third-largest river in the world by discharge volume, following the Amazon and Ganges rivers.
1 day ago · Steve Boyes, founder and project leader of The Wilderness Project, is gathering scientific information across the length of the Congo River. It is part of the Great Spine of Africa research expeditions, in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, which began in the Okavango Delta and will also include researching the Zambezi, Nile, Chad, and Niger river basins.
Jun 25, 2024 · The country’s drainage system is dominated by the Congo River. The Congo’s main northern tributary, the Ubangi River, flows southward from the Central African Republic and forms the country’s eastern border as far as the town of Liranga, where it joins the Congo proper.
Jun 23, 2024 · The Congo River stands out as the deepest river in the world and the second-longest river in Africa. It also passes through the second-largest rainforest globally, making it a treasure trove of biodiversity and a significant contributor to carbon sequestration.
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Jun 25, 2024 · By the early 19th century, the Congo River had become a major avenue of commerce between the coast and the interior. Henry Morton Stanley, a British journalist, explored the river in 1877, but France acquired jurisdiction in 1880 when Pierre de Brazza signed a treaty with the Tio ruler.
4 days ago · The Congo River, including its 1,336,000-square-mile (3,460,000-square-km) basin, is the country’s main drainage system. The river rises in the high Katanga plateaus and flows north and then south in a great arc, crossing the Equator twice.
6 days ago · 1. The Congo River. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you navigate the waters of the Congo River, one of Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks. This river isn’t just a body of water; it’s the lifeblood of the nation, supporting both human and wildlife communities.
