Kivu
[ kee-voo ]
/ ˈki vu /
noun
Lake,
a lake in central Africa, on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. 1040 sq. mi. (2700 sq. km).
Example sentences from the Web for kivu
In her area of Kivu, which had long been embroiled in ethnic disputes, the fighting escalated in 2004.
Life After Death: Teen Survivor of a Massacre Turns Tragedy into Art |Abigail Pesta |March 6, 2012 |DAILY BEASTGreat volcanoes, now mostly extinct, though some to the north of Kivu are still active, are a still later feature of the country.
World's War Events, Volume III |VariousAlong the north-west frontier north of Kivu are volcanic peaks (see Mfumbiro).
British Dictionary definitions for kivu
Kivu
/ (ˈkiːvuː) /
noun
Lake Kivu
a lake in central Africa, between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre) and Rwanda at an altitude of 1460 m (4790 ft). Area: 2698 sq km (1042 sq miles). Depth: (maximum) 475 m (1558 ft)