Sankuru River
The Sankuru River is a major river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its approximate length of 1,200 km[1] makes it the longest tributary of the Kasai River.
Sankuru River (upper right) entering Kasai River, seen from space
The Sankuru River, in red
Above the confluence with its tributary Mbuji-Mayi it is also known as Lubilash.[1] It flows northwards and then westwards crossing through a few towns, most notably Mbuji-Mayi and Lusambo. Then it enters the Kasai River near Bena-Bendi, at 4°17′S 20°25′E.
References
- "Sankuru River" in The New Encyclopædia Britannica. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 15th edn., 1992, Vol. 10, p. 278.
| Congo left bank (south) |  | |
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| Kasai basin | ||
| Congo right bank (north) | ||
| Lualaba and tributaries | ||
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