Not the Amazon, These Are the 10 Deepest Rivers in the World

Rivers are vital natural features, representing surface water flows from upstream to downstream. Their benefits are crucial for all living beings – animals, plants, and humans.

Rivers also vary in shape and depth. According to the *World Atlas*, here is a list of the 10 deepest rivers in the world:

1. Congo (Africa) - 219.5 meters
2. Yangtze (Asia) - 199.9 meters
3. Danube (Europe) - 178 meters
4. Zambezi (Africa) - 116.1 meters
5. Amazon (South America) - 99.9 meters
6. Mekong (Asia) - 99.1 meters
7. Yellow (Asia) - 79.9 meters
8. St. Lawrence (North America) - 76.2 meters
9. Hudson (North America) - 65.8 meters
10. Mississippi (North America) - 60.9 meters

The Congo River, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ranks as the deepest river in the world, reaching a depth of 219.5 meters.

Its depth is such that little sunlight penetrates its depths. Furthermore, the upper reaches of the river are dangerous, filled with rapids and tributaries, while the lower reaches contain canyons and waterfalls.

Meanwhile, the Aare River, where the son of West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil went missing, is the longest river in Switzerland, stretching 295 kilometers (km). Its source is the Aare Glacier in the Swiss Alps, according to Britannica. After flowing through several cities and lakes, this river, also known as the Aar River, empties into the Rhine River.

(Read More: The Longest Rivers in the World: Some Cross 12 Countries)