Ituri River
river, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The Ituri River is a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that flows across the Ituri Forest. The forest itself is a dense tropical rainforest situated in the northeastern part of the Congo River basin. The Ituri River gives its name to the forest and flows eastward into the Aruwimi River, which then empties into the Congo River. The Ituri Forest is home to both Bantu-speaking and Pygmy peoples and is known for its diverse plant and animal life, including the okapi, which is endemic to the region.1
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