This is the 8613th most frequent German word.
kongo
In German, "Kongo" typically refers to the African country (Democratic Republic of the Congo or Republic of the Congo) or the river "Congo."
In this sentence, 'Kongo' is used as the name of the river emphasizing its geographical significance.
Der Fluss Kongo ist einer der größten Flüsse in Afrika.
The Congo River is one of the largest rivers in Africa.
Here, 'Kongo' is used to denote the name of a country, specifically the Republic of Congo.
Die Republik Kongo liegt in Zentralafrika.
The Republic of Congo is in Central Africa.
In this instance, 'Kongo' refers to the broader region named Congo, indicating its ecological context.