Congo

Congo, formerly also known as the Zaire, is the second in length and largest in volume of the African rivers, rises North-East of the Muchinga Mountains in Zambia, flows South-West through Lake Bangueola, then North to the equator. Curving in a great semicircle it continues South-West, passes in a series of rapids through the coast range, and enters the South Atlantic by an estuary 6 miles broad. It brings down more water than the other African rivers put together. The largest affluents are the Kassai on the left, and the Mobangi on the right bank. 110 miles of the river are navigable to ocean steamers, then the cataracts intervene, and 250 miles of railway promote transit. The upper river is 2 to 4 miles broad, and navigable for small craft up to Stanley Falls, 1068 miles. The name most associated with its exploration is H. M. Stanley. During its course of 3000 miles it bears several names.

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