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Dive into the world of rivers with this informative guide. Learn about famous rivers like the Mississippi, Nile, and Amazon. Explore their lengths, origins, destinations, and significance in the ecosystem. Discover fascinating facts about these natural watercourses, from their diverse wildlife to the countries they traverse. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious, this overview of the top 10 longest rivers in the world will captivate your imagination.
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Rivers By: J. Guthrie
About Rivers • A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely at the end of its course, and does not reach another body of water.
Mississippi River • Longest river in North America. • Flows 2,350 miles • Starts at Lake Itasca. • Ends at the Gulf of Mexico.
Nile River • 4,132 miles • Located in Africa, the Nile River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. • The longest river in the world.
Amazon River • 4,000 miles • The Amazon River is located in South America. It runs through Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru. • There are over 3000 known species of fish that live in the Amazon River, including piranhas. It is also home to many anacondas.