- Source: Peru
- Extension: 6,992 km
The Amazon River is such a long river that it extends through different countries. Its source is located in Peru, in Nevado Mismi, and the course of the river runs through Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Guyana.
Due to its large extension, the Amazon is also the river with the largest volume of water on the planet and immense diversity of fauna and flora around it.
- Source: Uganda
- Extension: 6,852 km
O Nilo river it is the second longest in the world. With about 6,852 km, its course runs through countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, where is its source.
Because the river covers different regions and cultures, the Nile was called with different terms where it extends. Some of their names are: The Nile Victoria, The Nile Alberto, Al-Jabal, White Nile, Blue Nile and Nile Delta.
- Source: China
- Extension: 6,300 km
O Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world and the longest in the Asia.
With approximately 6,852 km long, its source is in the Kunlun Mountains, in China, and runs its course until it flows into the sea, in East China.
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric plant in the world, located in the city of Sandouping.
The Yangtze has enormous importance for the economy and local life, being used in various areas of development, such as industries, irrigation and sanitation.
- Source: United States
- Extension: 6.275 km
Located in USA, the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers constitute the largest watershed in North America.
The Missouri River is considered a tributary of the Mississippi and lies north of St. Louis. Therefore, they are classified together in a single extension.
Its extension extends for 6.275 km away from its mouth.
- Source: Russia
- Extension: 5,539 km
The Yenisei River is one of the most important in Russian territory. It is about 5,539 km long, being considered an important waterway.
In addition, the river is home to fish that are important and valuable to the country's culture and economy, such as salmon, whitefish and sturgeon.
The source of the Yenisei is located in the mountains of the Republic of Tuva and, being an extremely cold region, the river waters usually freeze in certain months of the year.
- Source: China
- Extension: 5,464 km
The Yellow River, known as Huang He or Huang Ho, is the second largest and most important in the Chinese territory, as it contributes to the fertility of the adjacent lands. In addition, several mineral deposits are close to it.
This river represents the beginning of the civilization of the Chinese people, as it was in its surroundings that the first peoples settled.
The name of the river represents the large amount of material suspended in its waters, such as mud and sand particles, making it yellowish.
- Source: Russia
- Extension: 5,410 km
The Ob-irtysh River has its source in Russia, but extends to other countries, such as Kazakhstan and China.
The Irtysh River is a tributary of the Ob and together they form one of the largest watersheds in Asia, with a length of about 5,410 km.
- Source: Brazil
- Extension: 4,880 km
The Paraná River is the first on the list in which the source is located in Brazilian territory. It is the second largest in the Latin America and extends through Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
In Brazil, the river has its source in the state of Minas Gerais and the basin covers the states of Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul, as well as reaching the cities of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Asunción, Brasília and La Plata.
- Source: Democratic Republic of Congo
- Extension: 4,700 km
The ninth river on the list is the Congo River, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo and stretching for 4,700 km. It is the second largest river in the Africa, second only to the Nile River.
Its course extends and passes through the countries of the Central African Republic, Angola, Cameroon, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia and Borundi.
- Source: Russia's border with China
- Length: 4,444 km
The Amur River is also well known as the Rio do Dragão Negro or Rio Negro, being formed by the union of the Shilka and Argun rivers.
It forms and delimits part of the Russian border with the People's Republic of China and then enters Russian territory, with approximately 4,444 km.
- Source: Russia
- Length: 4,400 km
The River Lena is another of Russia's great rivers, at 4,400 km. Its source is located in the Baikal Mountains and its mouth flows into the Laptev Sea, northeastern part of the country, in the Ocean Arctic.
During most of the year, the waters of the River Lena remain frozen.
- Source: Tibet
- Extension: 4,350 km
The Mekong is the tenth largest river in the world and twelfth in length.
The river is home to a great diversity of fauna species. These animals are very important for the food and trade of the population in the region.
With about 4,350 km, the Mekong rises from the Tibetan Plateau and extends through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Source: Canada
- Length: 4,241 km
Mackenzie was discovered by explorer Alexander Mackenzie. It is the largest and main river that stretches from North America and flows into the Arctic.
Its source is in the east-central part of British Columbia and the river receives the waters resulting from the union of the Finlay and Peace Rivers, in a total extension of 4,241 km.
- Source: Guinea-Sierra Leone border
- Extension: 4,200 km
The Niger is the third largest river on the African continent, being the main one in West Africa.
Its source is on the border between Guinea and Sierra Leone, and continues through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin and Nigeria.
- Source: Australia
- Extension: 3,672 km
The Murray-Darling represents the union of these two rivers, forming a watercourse with a length of 3672 km.
The main states irrigated by Murray-Darling are Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
It is the most important river in Australia, so it allows for irrigation and the life of the local fauna and flora, with such diversity.
- Source: Russia
- Extension: 3,645 km
The Volga River has its source in Russian territory, but extends through Kazakhstan and Belarus. It is considered the longest river in the Europe.
Its source is in the Valdai plateau, in northern Russia, and flows into the Caspian Sea, reaching 3645 km in length.
- Source: Iraq
- Extension: 3,596 km
The Shatt Al-Arab-Euphrates River is the union of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the main rivers in the Middle East.
In addition to representing great importance for local navigation, covering the territories of Iraq, Turkey and Syria. It flows into the Persian Gulf, thus being a connector of the region with the ocean.
- Source: Bolivia
- Length: 3,380 km
O Madeira River it has a large part of its extension in Brazilian territory. However, its source is located in Bolivia, giving rise to the River Beni.
Then, the river joins the region's tributaries and travels through the mountain ranges in Peru, until it enters Brazil.
- Source: Peru
- Length: 3,211 km
The Purus has its source located in Peru, in the Contamana mountain range, and runs its course until it reaches Brazil, in the states of Acre and Amazons.
The river extends for 3,211 km, an important waterway between the two countries.
- Source: Canada
- Extension: 3,180 km
The Yukon is one of the immense icy rivers of the Canada. Its source is in British Columbia, covering a small part of the United States until it flows into the Bering Sea.
Its main tributaries are the Porcupine, Tanana, Pelly and Koyukuk Rivers.
