GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Congo River
The Congo flows in a great arc through central Africa, crossing the equator twice before entering the Atlantic. Its upper main stem is called the Lualaba.
Fast Facts
- Kinshasa and Brazzaville face each other across Pool Malebo.
- The Ubangi joins from the north on the right bank; the Kasai joins from the south on the left bank, facing downstream.
- The Atlantic outlet is near Banana and Soyo, downstream of Boma and Matadi.
Connected lessons
- Congo RiverMap, explanation and practice
- Lake TanganyikaMap, explanation and practice
- Relief, lakes, minerals and Congo drainageGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Congo BasinRelated places
- Boyoma FallsRelated places
- Inga Falls and RapidsRelated places
- Katanga–Zambia CopperbeltRelated places
- Lake KivuRelated places
- Lake TanganyikaRelated places
- Lake TanganyikaReceives contribution from