World Rivers

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Congo

Which African river, flowing through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola, has the second-highest discharge in the world and supports incredible biodiversity?

Ob

Which Siberian river, one of the longest in the world, flows through Russia and empties into the Kara Sea, supporting Arctic ecosystems?

Amur

Which river flows along the border of northeastern China and Russia, serving as a vital natural boundary and cultural connector?

Aoös/Vjosë

Which river flows through Albania and Greece, originating in the Pindus mountains?

Paraguay

Which river flows through Argentina and Uruguay, forming part of the Rio de la Plata estuary?

Teesta

Which river flows through Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh, and is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra?

Pilcomayo

Which river flows through Bolivia and Paraguay, and serves as a major tributary of the Paraguay River?

Guaporé

Which river flows through Brazil and Bolivia, forming one of the longest tributaries of the Amazon?

Tapajós

Which river flows through Brazil and is known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant biodiversity, making it a key tributary of the Amazon?

Paraná

Which river flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, forming part of the Paraná River Basin, the second-largest river basin in South America?

Mackenzie

Which river flows through Canada's Northwest Territories and is one of the largest rivers in North America by volume?

Syr Darya

Which river flows through Central Asia and empties into the Aral Sea, playing a critical role in irrigation in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?

Min

Which river flows through China, originating on the Tibetan Plateau and eventually draining into the East China Sea?

Magdalena

Which river flows through Colombia, serving as a crucial waterway for trade, and is vital to the country's economy and culture?

Sava

Which river flows through Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia, emptying into the Danube?

Avon

Which river flows through England, winding through Stratford-upon-Avon and connecting with the River Severn?

Gibe

Which river flows through Ethiopia and is a major tributary of the Omo River?

Torne

Which river flows through Finland and Sweden and empties into the Gulf of Bothnia?

Scheldt

Which river flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, connecting cities like Lille and Antwerp?

Rhône

Which river flows through France, originating in the Alps and passing through Lyon before draining into the Mediterranean?

Seine

Which river flows through France, passing through Paris, and has played a significant role in French culture, art, and history?

Kura

Which river flows through Georgia and Azerbaijan, eventually draining into the Caspian Sea?

Vltava

Which river flows through Germany and Czechia, originating in the Krkonoše mountains before joining the Elbe?

Rhine

Which river flows through Germany, France, and the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea, and has historically been vital for European trade?

Rába

Which river flows through Hungary and Slovakia, passing by Budapest and Bratislava before merging with the Danube?

Hvítá

Which river flows through Iceland, famous for its waterfalls, including Gullfoss?

Hooghly

Which river flows through India and Bangladesh, forming the world's largest delta where it meets the Brahmaputra and Meghna?

Ravi

Which river flows through India and Pakistan and is an important tributary of the Indus River?

Kapuas

Which river flows through Indonesia, passing through the islands of Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sumatra?

Helmand

Which river flows through Iran and Afghanistan, eventually draining into the Helmand delta?

Karun

Which river flows through Iraq and Iran before merging with the Tigris to form the Shatt al-Arab?

Tigris

Which river flows through Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and was one of the key rivers supporting the rise of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations?

Shannon

Which river flows through Ireland, dividing the island into northern and southern parts, and is the longest river in the country?

Arno

Which river flows through Italy, passing through the historic city of Florence before draining into the Ligurian Sea?

Tone

Which river flows through Japan, running through the Kanto region and Tokyo before draining into Tokyo Bay?

Mara

Which river flows through Kenya and Tanzania, forming the largest inland lake in Africa?

Thames

Which river flows through London, England, and has been pivotal in British history as a major trade and cultural hub?

Argun

Which river flows through Mongolia and China, and is a major tributary of the Amur?

Oum Er-Rbia

Which river flows through Morocco and provides water for agriculture and irrigation in the country's fertile plains?

Irrawaddy

Which river flows through Myanmar, serving as a lifeline for rice production and transportation, and is the country's most important waterway?

Gandak

Which river flows through Nepal and India, and is a tributary of the Ganges?

Lachlan

Which river flows through New South Wales in Australia, providing water for irrigation and sustaining agriculture in the region?

Klarälven-Göta älv

Which river flows through Norway and Sweden and is the longest in Scandinavia, supporting hydroelectric power production?

Sogne

Which river flows through Norway, forming one of the deepest fjords in the world?

Sepik

Which river flows through Papua New Guinea, forming a dense mangrove delta?

Napo

Which river flows through Peru and Ecuador, originating in the Andes and eventually feeding into the Amazon?

St. Lawrence River

Which river flows through Quebec, Canada, and serves as a crucial link between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean?

Pripyat

Which river flows through Russia and Belarus, emptying into the Dnieper-Bug Estuary on the Black Sea?

Ural

Which river flows through Russia and Kazakhstan, draining into the Caspian Sea and serving as a historical trade route?

Selenga

Which river flows through Russia, China, and Mongolia, draining into Lake Baikal and forming part of the Siberian river system?

Angara

Which river flows through Russia, serving as a major tributary of the Yenisei?

Tay

Which river flows through Scotland and is famous for its picturesque beauty and salmon fishing?

Lena

Which river flows through Siberia in Russia and is one of the three great rivers that drain into the Arctic Ocean?

Aldan

Which river flows through Siberia, Russia, and is a major tributary of the Lena River?

Drava

Which river flows through Slovakia, Hungary, and Croatia before draining into the Danube?

Tagus

Which river flows through Spain and Portugal, eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, and is a significant source of hydroelectric power?

Moselle

Which river flows through Switzerland and Germany and is known for its wine-growing regions along its banks?

Mun

Which river flows through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, serving as a tributary of the Mekong?

Great Zab

Which river flows through Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, forming the border between Turkey and Iraq?

Dnieper

Which river flows through Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, eventually draining into the Black Sea, and is a major waterway in Eastern Europe?

Nam Ou

Which river flows through Vietnam and Laos, forming a natural border between the two countries in some areas?

Bassac

Which river flows through Vietnam, known for its vast rice paddies in the Mekong Delta region?

Luangwa

Which river flows through Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique, feeding Lake Cabora Bassa and flowing into the Indian Ocean?

Oder

Which river flows through eastern Europe, forming part of the border between Poland and Germany?

Fitzroy

Which river flows through northern Australia, known for seasonal flooding and crocodile populations?

Adda

Which river flows through northern Italy, originating in the Alps and flowing through Milan before emptying into the Po?

Mekong

Which river flows through six Southeast Asian countries, including China, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and is a vital water source for millions?

Sobat

Which river flows through southern Sudan and is a tributary of the White Nile, supporting local livelihoods and ecosystems?

Cuiabá

Which river flows through the Brazilian Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands?

Kasai

Which river flows through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, and is vital for trade and transport?

Pasig

Which river flows through the Philippines, passing through Manila and draining into Manila Bay?

St. Johns

Which river flows through the U.S. state of Florida, passing through Gainesville and Jacksonville before reaching the Atlantic Ocean?

Rio Grande

Which river forms a natural border between the United States and Mexico, flowing through states like Texas and the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila?

Yukon

Which river in Alaska, flowing through Canada and the U.S., is one of the longest in North America and empties into the Bering Sea?

Amu Darya

Which river in Central Asia, flowing through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan, was historically important to the Silk Road?

Yenisei

Which river in Siberia, Russia, is known for its massive discharge into the Arctic Ocean and flows through some of the coldest regions on Earth?

Orinoco

Which river in Venezuela flows through Colombia and supports a diverse range of wildlife, making it one of the largest rivers in South America?

Luni

Which river in northern India flows entirely within Rajasthan and is the only major river in the Thar Desert?

Okavango

Which river in southern Africa flows through Angola, Namibia, and Botswana, ending in the Okavango Delta, creating one of the largest inland deltas in the world?

Columbia

Which river in the United States flows through Oregon and Washington, forming a natural border between the two states?

Colorado

Which river in the United States is known for its iconic meanders and carving the Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Madeira

Which river is a major tributary of the Amazon and flows through Bolivia and Brazil, contributing significantly to South America's ecosystems?

Ganges

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism, flowing through India and Bangladesh, and supports the livelihoods of millions while being one of the most polluted?

Fly

Which river is the largest in Papua New Guinea, flowing through remote and biodiverse regions, and is one of the largest in Oceania?

Zambezi

Which river is the largest in southern Africa, flowing through Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, and is home to Victoria Falls in Mozambique?

Yangtze

Which river is the longest in Asia, flowing entirely within China, and is known for its role in Chinese history and economic development?

Murray

Which river is the longest in Australia, flowing through New South Wales and Victoria, and forms part of the Murray-Darling Basin?

Loire

Which river is the longest in France, flowing through the Loire Valley, a region known for its vineyards, castles, and historical importance?

Po

Which river is the longest in Italy, flowing through the cities of Turin and Milan, and is crucial for agriculture and industry in the region?

Clutha/Mata-Au

Which river is the longest in New Zealand by volume, flowing through the South Island and supporting hydroelectric power generation?

Nile

Which river is the longest in the world, flowing through 11 countries including Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda, and was central to the rise of ancient Egyptian civilization and agriculture?

Missouri

Which river is the longest tributary of the Mississippi and flows through states like Montana, North Dakota, and Missouri, covering a vast area in the United States?

Niger

Which river is the main waterway of West Africa, flowing through countries like Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, and is essential for agriculture and water supply?

Amazon

Which river is the second-largest in the world by discharge volume, flowing through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, and holding the world's largest drainage basin?

Darling

Which river joins the Murray in eastern Australia, flowing through New South Wales and Queensland, forming one of the longest river systems in the country?

Blue Nile

Which river originates in Ethiopia and is the primary tributary of the Nile, contributing most of its water during the rainy season?

Euphrates

Which river, along with the Tigris, flows through Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, supporting the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and the Fertile Crescent?

Yellow (Huang He)

Which river, nicknamed "China's Sorrow," flows entirely within China and has a long history of devastating floods?

Mississippi

Which river, the largest in North America, flows through multiple U.S. states including Minnesota, Louisiana, and Mississippi, before draining into the Gulf of Mexico?

Volga

Which river, the longest in Europe, flows through Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea, providing a key waterway for transportation?


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