The Congo, Nile, and Niger Rivers
The lifelines of Africa.
Congo River
Location:
- The Congo River is located in western central Africa.
- It begins in central Africa, near Lake Tanganyika, and flows west through the tropical rain forest.
- The Congo River is the second largest river in Africa.
- It’s over 3,000 miles long.
Nile River
Location:
- The Nile River is located in eastern Africa.
- It starts in East Burundi and flows northward and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Nile is the world’s longest river at 4,150 miles.
- It provides water for Sudan and Egypt.
- It’s an important waterway for transporting people and goods.
- The Nile also provides a source of irrigation for agriculture.
Niger River
Location:
- The Niger River is located in western Africa.
- It flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, & Nigeria.
- The Niger River is the third largest river in Africa.
- It runs over 2,600 miles.
- The mouth of the Niger River flows through a large delta, often referred to as the “Oil Delta” because of the petroleum industry that’s centered here.
Congo River
Flows through the Democratic Republic of the Congo!
Nile River
Flows through Sudan and Egypt!
Niger River
Flows through Nigeria!