| Description |
One of the largest rivers in the world; formed by the confluence of Luapula and Lualaba rivers; empties into the Atlantic Ocean (Ref. 6318). Refers to the entire Congo River basin and includes the Aruwimi, Bomu, Itimbiri, Kasai, Kotto, Kwango, Kwilu, Lake Kivu, Lake Mai-Ndombe, Lake Mweru, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Tumba, Lindi-Tshopo, Lomami, Lower Congo, Lualaba, Luapula, Lukenie, Lulonga, Lefini-Likoula, Malagarazi, Pool Malebo, Marine Lower Congo, Middle Congo, Mongala, Ruki, Rusizi, Sangha, Sankuru, Ubangui, Upper Lualaba, Uele and Wagenia Falls. |
