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Where does the Congo River empty into the Atlantic Ocean?

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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 empties into the Atlantic Ocean through a swampy estuary that is approximately 6 miles wide at its mouth.1

This estuary, which spans 83 miles in length, serves as the border between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond the mouth of the estuary, the river's course continues offshore as a deep underwater canyon extending for about 125 miles.2