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Where is the main maritime port on the Congo River?

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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 main maritime port on the Congo River is Matadi, located in the extreme western Democratic Republic of the Congo.1

Situated 93 miles (150 km) upstream from the Atlantic port of Banana, Matadi serves as the nationā€™s principal port and is the farthest point up the river accessible to oceangoing vessels, as cataracts prevent further navigation upstream.1