Winding its way across the jungles...The Congo River (Formerly the Zaire) is the second longest river in Africa...and the deepest in the world.
2,920 miles long and over 720 feet deep in places.
It crossed the equator twice...and is the only major river to do so.
Life on the Congo
https://youtu.be/SFrcIwXSzJE
It twists and turns through the Congo rain-forest. The second largest rain-forest on Earth.
https://youtu.be/55hfFLG0Ahg
The river also boasts Livingstone Falls.
...yes...THAT Livingstone...
https://youtu.be/SJhfhQ1fi3o
Which would have to generate a serious
"Oh Shit"
moment...if you were traveling down this is a boat..unaware.
Speaking of generate...this huge river has Hydroelectric power plants scattered along its basin and generates much of The Congo's power.
With only ten bridges across the river and its tributaries, and 16 ferries...there are only so many ways to cross.
Fish in the Congo
https://youtu.be/0vDYzZnTmhg
Crocodiles of the Congo
https://youtu.be/iHy119g-dQo
Longer Congo Video ( BEST)
https://youtu.be/uWLnGqhBocw
I hope you have enjoyed today's virtual adventure!
Next time we will check out The Silverback Gorillas.
Until then...
