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Last Updated: 12/27/2024

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The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa, after the Nile, and the deepest river in the world, with depths reaching over 220 meters (720 feet). It is approximately 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles). The river originates in the highlands and mountains of the East African Rift, flowing through the Congo Rainforest. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It covers over 4 million square kilometers, spanning multiple countries in Central Africa.
- Hydropower Potential: The river's powerful flow is a source of vast hydroelectric energy, with the Inga Dams being a major example. Proposed projects could make it a global leader in renewable energy production.

- Biodiversity: The river supports one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems, including unique fish species and abundant terrestrial wildlife in its rainforest.

- The river has historically been a major transportation route in Central Africa, linking remote regions to trade networks. It sustains millions of people through fishing, agriculture, and commerce.
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