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The Kasai River is a major tributary of the Congo River, extending for about 2,153 kilometers through Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its upper course includes sections along the Angola-DRC border before the river continues through the Congo Basin and joins the Congo River near Kwamouth. The basin supports wetlands, fisheries, transport routes, and communities in central Africa.
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How long is the Kasai River?
The Kasai extends for about 2,153 kilometers. It is a major river of the Congo Basin and one of the Congo River's principal tributaries.
Which countries does the Kasai River flow through?
The Kasai runs through Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Parts of its upper course follow the Angola-DRC border before continuing through the Congo Basin.
What larger river does the Kasai join?
The Kasai is a major tributary of the Congo River. Its lower course carries water from the central Congo Basin into that larger river system.
What is distinctive about the upper Kasai River?
The upper course includes sections along the Angola-DRC border. Farther downstream, the river continues through the forested Congo Basin before joining the Congo River.
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