Congo River

River of central Africa, flowing through Democratic Republic of Congo to the Atlantic Ocean.

Notes for Congo River

One of the world's longest rivers, it is Africa's largest potential source of electric power.

Notes for Congo River

Explored separately but simultaneously by the missionary David Livingstone and the journalist Henry Stanley, the Congo was the site of their proverbial encounter. (See “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”)

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At the highest navigable point of the Congo River, thick jungle creates an impenetrable wall of green around a large island.
The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway | Nina Strochlic | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Victims were put into sacks, speared, and thrown into the Congo River.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis | Nina Strochlic | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Yambuku Breman peered out at the huge Congo River system as the flight took off.
The Original Ebola Hunter | Abby Haglage | September 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
As he spoke Mr. Wallace pulled out a pencil and pointed to the mouth of the Congo River.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott Whitney
On the northwest the main waters very likely have their rise in the near vicinity of the tributaries of the great Congo River.
The World and Its People: Book VII | Anna B. Badlam

The Congo River was for many years a veritable Will-o'-the-wisp to explorers.
The World and Its People: Book VII | Anna B. Badlam
Some of the tribes are found in the thick forests that lie along the northern side of the Congo River.
The World and Its People: Book VII | Anna B. Badlam
Also, a full description of his perilous descent, thrilling adventures and late labors on the Congo River.
Through Forest and Fire | Edward Ellis

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