Reasons to Visit Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as DR Congo, DRC, DROC, RDC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply Congo is a country located in Central Africa. From 1971 to 1997 it was named Zaïre. Here are 15 Reasons to Visit Democratic Republic of the Congo .

Congo River

The Congo River is the second largest river in the world by discharge, and the world's deepest river with measured depths in excess of 220 m.

Virunga National Park

The Virunga National Park, formerly named Albert National Park, is a 7,800-square-kilometre National Park that stretches from the Virunga Mountains in the South, to the Rwenzori Mountains in the North.

Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a protected area near Bukavu town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is situated near the western bank of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border.