List of the Longest Rivers in the World
- U-Report
VIVA – The river is a naturally wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea. More than 70% earth is water. Therefore, it is no doubt that rivers and waterways have a significant role in humans, animals, and ecosystem life.
Freshwater rivers can be used as a source of drinking water, habitat, irrigation source, transportation, and even as a source of power. It turns out that there are some of the longest rivers in the world, as follows.
1. Nile River (6,650 Km)
Sungai Nil
The Nile is measuring roughly 6,650 kilometers in length. It runs through a large portion of the continent of Africa and flows through several countries, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Egypt.
The Nile is a major source of water and transportation. The waters of the Nile support approximately 40% of the population of Kenya, and it is home to several animals as well, including hippopotami, Nile crocodiles, and other animals which use the river as a source of freshwater.
2. Amazon River (6,400 Km)
Sungai Amazon
- U-Report
The Amazon River is measuring 6,400 kilometers. It is the largest river in the world as well, with the largest volume or discharge volume. The Amazon is so big that two of the next largest rivers (by volume) are actually tributaries of the Amazon.
The river runs through three countries in South America: Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The area surrounding the river, namely the amazon rainforest, is known for being an extremely biodiverse area.
3. Yangtze River (6,300 Km)
Sungai Yangtze, Cina
- wikipedia.org/Yangtze River
The Yangtze River in China measures 6,300 kilometers and is the third longest river in the world and the longest river in Asia. The river flows in an eastern direction across much of China, emptying into the East China Sea. The Yangtze is a major water source within China.Â
