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Physical map of the Congo River basin and its drainage network in Central Africa, showing rivers, major tributaries, elevation gradients, cities, international boundaries, and the approximate boundary of the Ituri Forest. Swamps and flood-prone areas are marked in blue, with symbols indicating waterfalls, rapids, and dams. An inset locator map shows the basin's position within Africa.

Map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlighting major physical features such as rivers, lakes, plateaus, and national parks. The Congo Basin and Congo River dominate the central region, with notable landmarks including Lake Tanganyika, Lake Albert, and national parks like Garamba, Salonga, Kahuzi-Biega, Upemba, and Kundelungu. Surrounding countries and a small locator map of Africa are also shown.

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