The Congo is the deepest river in the world, reaching a depth of 220 meters (720 feet). At about 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles) long, it is the second longest river in Africa after the Nile. It flows through several countries in Central Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo, and is an important waterway for transportation and trade. The river's enormous depth and strong current create powerful rapids and underground waterfalls. The river basin is home to one of the richest ecosystems in the world with unique fish and animal species.
