What is Ubangi River?
[[File:Ubangirivermap.png|thumb|right|300px|Map showing the Ubangi River drainage basin.]] [[File:Ubangi river near Bangui.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ubangi River at the outskirts of [[Bangui]].]] The '''Ubangi River''', also spelled '''Oubangui''', is a river of [[Central Africa]]. It is the largest right-bank [[tributary]] of the [[Congo River]]. It begins where the [[Mbomou River|Mbomou]] and [[Uele River]]s come together. It flows west, then bends to the southwest and passes through [[Bangui]]. Then the river flows south to the Congo at Liranga. The Ubangi's length is about {{convert|1060|km|mi}}. The Ubangi's [[drainage basin]] is about {{convert|772800|km2|sqmi}}. The basin includes parts of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Central African Republic]], and [[Republic of Congo]]. Together with the Congo River, it important for [[transportation]] for river boats between Bangui and [[Brazzaville]]. Some people want the water from the Ubangi to go to the [[Chari River]]. The Chari River empties into [[Lake Chad]]. They say this will help with [[fishing]] and make [[agriculture]] better. {{coord|0|30|S|17|42|E|display=title}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Rivers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]] [[Category:Rivers of the Republic of the Congo]] [[Category:Rivers of Africa]] [[Category:Geography of the Central African Republic]]