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The Congo River is a river in western Central Africa, which is named after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) and the Republic of the Congo. The entire length of the Congo River is located inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo or forms part of its border. With a length of 4,700 km, the Congo River is the second longest river in Africa (after the Nile) and one of the longest rivers in the world. The Congo River is also one of the world's largest water flow and basin rivers. The Congo River basin covers an area of 3,680,000 km² and the large water season flows approximately 41,800 m³ per second. Located in the rainy ring area of Africa, the Congo River carries many second countries, only after the Amazon River. As a river of shipping can flow into Africa, the Congo River is a major transport artery and has a prominent role in the history of the region.