The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa, with an overall length of 2,920 miles (4,700 kilometers). This Overview shows a section flowing through the Ngiri Reserve, a protected area in western Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since roads and railways are sparse in Central Africa, the Congo River is a lifeline for trading goods like copper, palm oil, sugar, coffee, and cotton.—0.528910°, 18.330720°
Congo River
Congo River
Congo River
The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa, with an overall length of 2,920 miles (4,700 kilometers). This Overview shows a section flowing through the Ngiri Reserve, a protected area in western Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since roads and railways are sparse in Central Africa, the Congo River is a lifeline for trading goods like copper, palm oil, sugar, coffee, and cotton.—0.528910°, 18.330720°