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THE CONGO RIVER (AFRICA) — THE DEEPEST RIVER IN THE WORLD

THE CONGO RIVER (AFRICA) — THE DEEPEST RIVER IN THE WORLD The WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA / GBR (GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS) has officially included the Congo River as the Deepest River on Earth. Facts: • Maximum depth — over 220 meters • Length — about 4,700 km • Basin area — about 4 million km² • The second most powerful river in the world after the Amazon • Home to more than 700 species of fish and one of the richest ecosystems on the planet The Congo is not only the deepest river on Earth, but also one of Africa's greatest natural treasures. GBR (GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS) EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY