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The Congo River, formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the third-largest river in the world by discharge volume, following the Amazon and Ganges rivers.
Congo River, river in west-central Africa. With a length of 2,900 miles (4,700 km), it is the continent’s second longest river, after the Nile. It rises in the highlands of northeastern Zambia between Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa (Malawi) as the Chambeshi River at an elevation of 5,760 feet (1,760.
Aug 5, 2020 · The Congo River is a long, arcing river with a basin that spans nine countries in West-Central Africa. This extensive body of water provides food, water, medicine and...
Feb 28, 2023 · Learn about the geography, depth, tributaries, and history of the Congo River, one of the world's longest and most powerful rivers. The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, with a maximum depth of 720 feet (220m), and flows through six countries in West-Central Africa.
The Congo is one of the world’s great rivers. Start an interactive expedition upstream through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the BBC’s Africa Co...
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Oct 4, 2022 · The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, has a maximum depth of 720 feet and an average depth of 32.8 - 262.4 feet. It flows through nine countries in West-Central Africa, crossing the equator twice, and is home to diverse flora and fauna.
A reporter and a photographer travel by barge up the Congo River, the main road through the heart of Africa. They encounter overcrowding, corruption, pollution, and wildlife trade along the way.
