Whose river is the deepest in the world?
Quick Answer
The Congo River is commonly regarded as the world’s deepest river, with depths reported at more than 200 meters in some stretches. It is also Africa’s second-longest river.
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The Congo River, in central Africa, is famous not only for its volume but also for extreme depth in certain channels and rapids. Scientists have reported depths of more than 200 meters in parts of the river, making it the deepest river commonly cited in the world. Its powerful flow is driven by the huge Congo Basin and high rainfall. The river is also one of the great biodiversity corridors of Africa. Its route includes one of the most energetic river systems on Earth.
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