River plays an important role in our Ecosystem. Irrigation, Fishing, Hydroelectricity are the important uses of Rivers in an Economy. Today, in this article we will discuss the 10 longest Rivers of the World.
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1. Nile River.
6,650 km (4132) miles, Nile River located in north east of africa is the chief source of water in egypt and sudan. Its water resources are shared by 11 countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Egypt
and Sudan. It is the longest river of the world. The Nile river is an international River which Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and more countries have complained about the domination of Egypt on the Nile waters. To promote peaceful cooperation among these countries the Nile River Basin initiative was created. The Nile River has two major tributary rivers, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is the primary source of the Nile River and the Blue Nile is the secondary source of the Nile River. Most of the historical sites of ancient Egypt are located along the banks of the Nile river including luxor at swan, the source of the Nile which was a mystery for many centuries.
2. Amazon River.
South American 6,400 kilometers & 3976 miles, the Amazon river flowing in south america into the Atlantic has the largest drainage basin in the world. In the upper stretches above its meeting with the Rio Negro, the river is called salimos in Brazil in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and the remain spanish-speaking world a river is called amazon. The Amazon rainforest is the richest tropical forest in the world in terms of biodiversity. More than one-third of all known species of the world reside in this forest. Interestingly, there are no bridges to cross over the river because most of the river flows through rain forests.
3. Yangtze River, China.
With 6,300 km & 3917 miles area. In China, the yangtze river is called Chang qu yang meaning long river or the yangtze. It is the longest river in Asia and the longest river to flow entirely within a single country. It is the third longest river of the world. The Yangtze source of River is the gelatin dong peak. The river plays an important and large role in the history, culture and economy of the Country. The Yangtze river is a big habitat to the Chinese alligator and serves as a dividing line between North and South China. The Three Gorges Dam on this river is the largest hydroelectric power producer in the world. However, in recent years the Yangtze river has suffered from industrial revolution, agricultural runoff siltation and loss of wetlands and lakes.
4. Mississippi Missouri Jefferson.
North American 6,275 km area and 3902 miles. The river flows entirely in the US. The
Mississippi River Valley is one of the most fertile agricultural regions of the United States of America. It is formed from thick layers of the river's Silt deposits. The river's source Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River first served as a barrier. It formed borders for Spain, New France and the early America, then it served as a major transportation artery and communications link. The river's name is derived from the Native American ship, Missouri Mississippi, meaning great river. The most famous tributary of the Mississippi River is the missouri.
5. Yenisei, Angara, Selenge, Asia.
The Yenisei river flowing through Mongolia and Russia is the largest river system flowing to the Arctic Ocean. It is also written as y ni z. This River is the Central of the three great siberian rivers, the other two being flowing directly into the Arctic Ocean. During World War 2, Nazi, Germany and the Japanese Empire agreed to divide Asia along a line that followed the course of Yensei river to the border of China, and the border of China and the Soviet Union. Hydroelectric dams like the crowd moist damn control the middle part of the Yenisei River.
6. Yellow River, China.
With 5464 kilometers area and 3395 miles, This river flowing in China is also called the Kwanghee and is believed to be the birthplace of ancient chinese civilization. It was also the most prosperous river in early Chinese history. While this river was called the prosperity of Chinese civilizations, it was also responsible for devastating floods. The reason for the floods is the fine-grained louis silt it carries. The river is called yellow due to the lemon colored filtered gathers from the plateau.
7. Ob Irtysh, Asia.
With 5410 kilometers 3364 miles area, the Irtysh river is also called OB flows in Russia and Western Siberia. The world's longest test URI is the Gulf of Ob. The Irtysh river is mainly used for irrigation, drinking water, hydroelectric energy and fishing. It is the seventh longest river of the world.
8. Parana, Río de la Plata, South America.
With 4880 km & 3030 miles area, the parana river located in south america is highly navigable and helps to connect inland cities to the ocean. It also provides a deep water port. The river runs through Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Its name is an abbreviation of the phrase paragon of the coming from the 2 distinct meanings, means like the sea or as big as the sea. The Parana river Delta is one of the world's greatest bird watching destinations due to its natural habitats of Birds.
9. Congo, Chambeshi Africa.
With 4700 km area & 2922 miles area. It is also called Zaire River. It is the deepest river in the world. The Congo River in Africa got its name from the kingdom of Congo. The river along with its tributaries flow through the Congo rainforest which is the second largest rainforest in the world behind the Amazon rainforest. The Congo River being the most powerful River in Africa has great potential to be used for hydroelectric power, fishing and irrigation purposes.
10. Amur, Argon, Asia.
With 4444 km and 2763 miles area, the Amur River is called heilongjiang or black dragon River in Chinese language. It forms the border between the Russian Far East and North East of China. Flowing in China and Russia, the Amur River is an
important symbol of female Russian relations. The region surrounding the Amur River is home to various endangered species like the Amur leopard. It is the tenth longest river of the world.
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