| Salonga River | |
|---|---|
  Mouth location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Location | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Busira River |
• coordinates | 0°17′18″S19°53′57″E / 0.288243°S 19.899050°E Coordinates: 0°17′18″S19°53′57″E / 0.288243°S 19.899050°E |
| Length | 305 kilometres (190 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Congo River |
The Salonga River is a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a tributary of the Busira River.
The river's name is said to come from a mispronunciation of "nsao'loonga", the local name of a bird. [1] The Salonga River meanders in a generally northwest direction through the Salonga National Park and on to its confluence with the Busira River. [2] The Salonga National Park is the largest forest national park in Africa, with an area of 33,350 square kilometres (12,880 sq mi). [1] The river enters the Busira 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) upstream from Lotoko. It is navigable all year with 50 ton barges up to Watsi-Kengo. [3]
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