1. The Nile River: The Longest River in the World
2. The Amazon River: Exploring One of the Longest Rivers in the World
3. The Yangtze River: Exploring the Longest River in Asia
4. The Missouri River: North America's Longest River
5. The Yenisey River: Exploring one of the Longest Rivers in the World
6. The Yellow River: Exploring China's Longest River
7. The Ob-Irtysh River: Discovering one of the Longest River Systems in the World
8. The Rio de la Plata-Paraná-Rio Grande Rivers: Exploring South America's Longest River System
9. The Congo River: Discovering Africa's Second Longest River
What is the largest river by volume?
The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and by some definitions it is the longest. The portion of the river's drainage basin in Brazil alone is larger than any other river's basin.
Which Nile is bigger?
The White Nile (Arabic: النيل الأبيض an-nīl al-'abyaḍ) is a river in Africa, the minor of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the larger being the Blue Nile. The name "White" comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color.
Why is Nile called Nile?
The name Nile is derived from the Greek Neilos (Latin: Nilus), which probably originated from the Semitic root naḥal, meaning a valley or a river valley and hence, by an extension of the meaning, a river.
What is the richest river in the world?
The Shotover River - "the Richest River in the World": A History of Gold Mining on the Shotover River - Softcover.
What is the fastest river?
The fastest flowing river in the world is often considered to be the Amazon River. While the speed of a river can vary at different points along its course, the Amazon River is known for its exceptionally high discharge and flow rate.