Rivers are crucial to both natural ecosystems and human societies. Rivers are a Primary source of freshwater for drinking,agriculture and industry. Irrigation from rivers supports agriculture, which is vital for food production. Rivers and their associated ecosystems are rich in biodiversity, providing habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals and microorganisms. Rivers support various economic activities such as tourism, and recreation.
Historically, rivers have been essential for transportation and trades. They continue to be important routes for transporting goods and people.
There are 10 longest rivers in the world:
Nile river.
Nile river(Egypt) - The Nile river is a major North-flowing river in Northern Eastern Africa, it flows into the Mediterranean sea, and its length is 6,650km (4,130miles), it is the world's longest river.
Amazon River.
Amazon River (South America) - The Amazon River also known as the (Rio amazon's in Portuguese and Spanish) is the largest river in the world by the volume of water, it carries, it flows through the tropical forests of South America primarily in Brazil. With a total length of at least 6400 km (4000 miles) slightly shorter than the Nile river it weaves through one of the most vital and complex ecosystems on earth.
Yangtze River.
Yangtze river (China) - The Yangtze river also known as the (Chang yiang) is the longest river in Eurasia and the longest river in China, it originates from Jari hill in the Tanggula mountains of the Tibetan plateau and flows approximately 6,300 km (3915 miles) in a generally easterly direction. Before emptying into the East China Sea, its drainage basin covers one fifth of China's land area and is home to nearly one third of the country's population.
Mississippi River.
Mississippi river (USA) - The Mississippi river is the primary river and second longest river in the United States. it flows approximately 2340 miles (37,66km), from its traditional source at lake itasca in Northern Minnesota to the Mississippi river delta in the gulf of Mexico.This Mighty river drains all of parts of 32 US states and two Canadian province making it a vital part of Northern America's landscape.Native Americans have lived along its Bank for thousands of years, and its history is rich with exploration settlement and cultural exchange.
Yenisay River.
Yenisay river (China) - Yenisay river located in Russia is a Remarkable waterway in Central Russia. The Yenisay river plays a vital role in the region's Geography, ecology and also in history.
Yellow River.
Yellow river (China) - The yellow river also known as the Hwang he. is a significant river in Northern China. its length is approximately 5,464 km (3,395 miles) long making it China's longest river despite its historical importance the yellow river has also Caused devastating floods due to its frequent course changes.
Ob-irytsh River
Ob-irtysh river (Russia/Kazakhstan) - ob-irtysh river is a remarkable waterway in western Siberia and Kazakhstan. The length of ob-irtysh is approximately 5,410 km (3360 miles) the ob-irtysh river plays a vital role in the regions Geography, Ecology and history.
Parana River.
Parana river (Rio) - The Parana river (Rio Parana in Spanish and Portuguese) is a Remarkable River in South Central America, it flows through the three countries Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, covering an impressive distance of approximately 4,880 km (3,030 miles).
Congo River.
Congo river (Congo) - The Congo river also known as the zaive river, is a Remarkable waterway in Africa, its length is approximately 4,700 km (2900 miles) it's the second longest river in Africa after the Nile river.
Amur River.
Amur river (Russia/China) - The Amur river also known as the Heilong river in China flows through North East Asia forming the natural border between China and Russia, the Russian forest and North East China, its length is approximately 2,824 km (1,755 miles).
0 Comments