Question 1

True or false: The Congo River's mouth empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

Accepted Answer

False. False. The Congo River empties into the Atlantic Ocean, near the border of Angola and the DRC.

Question 2

True or false: The Congo River is the second-longest river in Africa after the Nile.

Accepted Answer

True. True. It stretches about 2,920 miles, making it Africa's second-longest, behind only the Nile.

Question 3

True or false: No major rapids or waterfalls exist along the Congo River's main channel.

Accepted Answer

False. False. The Congo has several rapids and waterfalls, including Stanley Falls and the famous Livingstone Falls.

Question 4

True or false: The Congo River was once called the Zaire River, after the country's former name.

Accepted Answer

True. True. From 1971 to 1997, when the DRC was known as Zaire, the river was officially called the Zaire River.

Question 5

True or false: The Congo River flows through the Sahara Desert for a significant portion of its course.

Accepted Answer

False. False. The Congo flows through the Congo Basin rainforest, not the Sahara; it stays near the equator.

Question 6

True or false: The Congo River is the only major river that crosses the equator twice.

Accepted Answer

True. True. It flows north of the equator, then south, crossing it twice—a unique feat among large rivers.

Question 7

True or false: The Congo River has more hydroelectric potential than any other river on Earth.

Accepted Answer

True. True. The Congo's massive volume and steep drop near Inga Falls give it the highest potential for hydroelectric power globally.

Question 8

True or false: The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, with depths over 700 feet.

Accepted Answer

True. Yes, the Congo reaches depths of about 720 feet, making it the deepest known river, far surpassing the Amazon.

Congo River Trivia Questions