Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Lower Congo
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
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Location
Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, lower Congo River basin, Central Africa 3° S 8° S - 13° E 16° E
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Description Congo River basin from the Kinsuka rapids down to and including the Livinstone/Yellala Falls. Includes: Lunda, Lufu, Lukunga, Inkisi, Foulakari, DjouƩ, Kinsuka falls/rapids (= Regina Falls)
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