Where is Brazzaville located in relation to the Congo River?

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Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, is situated on the north bank of the Congo River.12

The city is located in the southeastern corner of the country, positioned just below the Malebo Pool. Directly across the river from Brazzaville lies Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the two cities connected by ferry traffic. As a major inland port, Brazzaville serves as a critical terminus for the Congo-Ocean transport system.123