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How large is the Congo River drainage basin?

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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.
Congo River

The Congo River drainage basin covers an area of approximately 1,335,000 square miles (3,457,000 square kilometers). It is the world’s second-largest river basin, surpassed only by that of the Amazon River.123