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The Congo River is the most powerful river in Africa. During the rainy season over 50,000 cubic metres (1,800,000 cu ft) of water per second flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Opportunities for the Congo River and its tributaries to generate hydropower are therefore enormous.
28 Φεβ 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.
10 Οκτ 2024 · Learn about the Congo River, Africa's second longest river, and its drainage basin, tributaries, and cataracts. Explore its history, culture, and biodiversity with Britannica's experts.
5 Αυγ 2020 · Learn about the Congo River, the world's deepest and second-longest river in Africa, and its nine-country basin. Discover its tributaries, rapids, waterfalls, wildlife and cultural significance.
A reporter and a photographer travel by barge up the Congo River, the main road through the heart of Africa, and witness the poverty, corruption, and wildlife trade along the way. They meet Joseph, a boat owner who hopes to make a profit, and other passengers who seek work, food, or escape.
The Congo River, [lower-alpha 1] 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.
24 Σεπ 2024 · Learn about the Congo basin, the world's second largest river basin, covering an area of more than 1.3 million square miles in west-central Africa. Explore its geography, drainage network, rainforest, wildlife, and threats.
