10 Longest Rivers in the World, Some Surpass 6,000 kilometers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Rivers have a critical role in the ecosystems and the lives of living beings, including humans. Rivers gift society with clean water resources, irrigation, and natural habitat for flora and fauna. Earth has many interconnected rivers, but some have been dubbed the longest.

The following is a list of the 10 longest rivers in the world, some up to 6,000 kilometers long:

Longest Rivers in the World

1. Nile River

The Nile River is dubbed the longest river in the world with a length of 6,650 kilometers. This river flows through eleven African countries and has two main tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. Not only is the Nile River the longest, but it also has an ecosystem that supports various species of flora and fauna. Various types of fish, birds, and mammals make the Nile River their habitat.

2. Amazon River

Amazon River has a length of 6,575 kilometers. This river flows through several states in America including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. The Amazon River is also a habitat for a plethora of flora and fauna.

3. Yangtze River

Yangtze River is the third-longest in the world and Asia’s longest with a length of 6,300 kilometers. This river flows from the mountains of Tibet to the East China Sea. The Yangtze River has an important role in Chinese history and culture and is a source of water for agriculture and industry in the country.

4. Mississippi River

The Mississippi River flows through 31 states in the United States and 2 provinces in Canada with a length of 6,275 kilometers. The Mississippi River flows from Northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Because it flows through several countries, it is not surprising that this river is also a vital water resource for agriculture and industry.

5. Yenisei River

With a total length of 5,539 kilometers, the Yenisei River is the fifth longest river in the world with the largest waterway flowing into the Arctic Ocean. This river houses several fauna habitats such as Siberian sturgeon, Starlet sturgeon, Arctic flounder, and many more.

6. Yellow River

With a length of 5,464 kilometers, this river is dubbed the Yellow River due to its yellowish color from the massive volumes of loose debris in the water. The Yellow River is quite important for Chinese people because it is the birthplace of Ancient Chinese civilization.

7. Ob-Irtysh River

The Ob-Irtysh River, commonly known as the Ob River has a length of 5,410 kilometers. The Ob River stretches from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. This river is quite important for the country of Siberia and is a habitat for various flora and fauna.

8. Parana River

The Parana River is located in South America and is known as the world’s longest and the continent’s second-largest. This river is 4,880 kilometers long. the United States with a length of 4,880 kilometers. The name of the Parana River is a contraction of the Tupi phrase para rehe onáva, which means “like the sea.” This river flows through three countries including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

9. Congo River

Congo River has a length of 4,700 kilometers and flows in a curved path across the African continent. This river is the only one crossing the equator twice and is the deepest river in the world with a more than 700 feet depth. The Congo River flows through several countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Central Africa, and others.

10. Amur River

The last river on this list is the Amur River, with 4,480 kilometers in length. This river stretched along the boundary between the northeastern China and Russia. The name of the Amur River is thought to come from a term for "water", while its Chinese name Heilong Jiang means “black dragon river.” 

AULIA ULVA

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