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The Congo River is the deepest recorded river in the world
Certain canyon sections of the Congo River in Central Africa reach measured depths exceeding 220 metres.
The Congo is also the second longest river in Africa and the second largest river in the world by discharge volume after the Amazon. Because it crosses the equator twice, its flow remains relatively constant throughout the year. Its powerful rapids and deep underwater gorges create isolated habitats for unique fish species.
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The Congo River is the deepest recorded river in the world: the short answers
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- Certain canyon sections of the Congo River in Central Africa reach measured depths exceeding 220 metres. The figure is taken from National Geographic, which is linked in full on this page. Every fact on Mondo Knows names its source rather than repeating an unsourced claim.
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