Longest Rivers in the World

Nile River, North-East Africa

The Nile River is the longest River in the World, It measures 6,650 km (4,132 miles). according to its length it is counted in first position in top 10 longest rivers in the World. The Nile River has covered eleven countries, namely, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Egypt. It is the primary water resource for Sudan and Egypt.

Amazon River, South America

It is second longest river in the World. The total length of Amazon River is 6,400km (3,976 miles), which makes it second longest river in the World. Its water is shared by following countries: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Yangtze River, China

The Yangtze River is the third longest River in the World and longest river in Asia. The total length is 6,300 km (3,917 miles). It has passes many beautiful places around the World.

Mississippi – Jefferson, North America

This River has measures 6,275 km (3,902 miles) length, which makes it fourth longest river in the World. The Mississippi mainly flows in the United State.

Yenisei – Angara – Selenge , Asia

The Yenisei River follows into Russia and drains in Kara Sea. The total length is 5,539 km (3,445 miles). It is flowing to the Arctic Ocean.

Yellow River, China

The Yellow River is second longest river in Asia and Sixth longest river in the World. It measures 5,464 km (3,395 miles) also know as Huang He River.

Ob – Irtysh, Asia

The total length of Ob – Irtysh is 5,410 km (3,364 miles), which flow in the following countries: China, Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

 Parana – Rio de la Plata, South America

It is flows in Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Uruguay. The total length of this river is 4,880km (3,030 miles), which make it eight longest river in the World.

Congo – Chambeshi, Africa

The Congo River has measured 4,700km (2,922 miles) and it is also the world’s deepest river with measured depths in excess of 220 m (720 ft). This River is the third largest river in the world by volume of water discharged.

Amur – Argun, Asia

The Amur River forms the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China. The length is approximate 4,444km (2,763 miles). It is the tenth longest River in the World.