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Alabama Outpost Phenix City, Ala. Come raft with us on the Chattahoochee River in Phenix City, Ala., the longest urban whitewater rafting in the world! The course has been described to be “Wild as Colorado and Warm as Costa Rica.” USA Today picked the Chattahoochee Whitewater Park as one of the Top 12 man-made Adventures in the World!
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What Is the Longest River In The World? But when it comes to the title of which river is longest, the Nile takes top billing. At 6,583 km (4,258 miles) long, and draining in an area of 3,349,000 square kilometers, it is the longest river in the world, and even the longest river in the Solar System.t 6,583 km (4,258 miles) long, and draining in an area of 3,349,000 square kilometers, it is the longest river in the world, and even the longest river in the Solar System.
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10 Largest Rivers In The World This discharge is more than that of the next seven largest rivers, except its tributaries of Rio Negro and Mandeira. Its drainage basin covering an area of 7,050,000 square km is the largest worldwide and equals on fifth of the entire river flow of our world.
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- For the nature lover and river connoisseur, whitewater rafting on the Bruneau River is a dream come true. In May the desert is in full bloom and dozens of plants are flowering, making the canyon a rainbow of color.
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The Biggest Rivers in France The Seine River. The Seine River is 480 miles long and is the biggest river in France in terms of popularity and name recognition. It begins in the Alps and flows north and west through Troyes, Paris and Normandy, ending in the English Channel.
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- Scenically located where the Ganges River comes down from the Himalayas, Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram (now closed), and the town is still known as the World Capital of Yoga. White Water Rafting Rishikesh is very popular for its rafting on the River Ganga (Ganges). 2  The months from September to December and March to June are considered as the best periods for the ultimate enjoyment of water rafting.
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- Construction is now under way in China on what will be the world's largest hydroelectric dam. When it is completed in 2009, Three Gorges Dam will stretch more than one mile across the Yangtze River and soar 600 feet above the valley floor. It will be the largest concrete dam in the world, and will produce 18,000 megawatts of electrical energy, nudging Brazil's Itaipu Dam to second place.
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10 Biggest, Largest Waterfalls In The World Also known as Kongou Falls, Chutes Kongou measures 10,500 feet wide, making it the world’s third largest existing waterfall. It’s part of the Ivindo River in Gabon, and is roughly 185 feet tall. Amongst the most powerful waterfalls in the world, roughly 31,800 cubic feet of water flow down it each second.
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World The Orinoco is the fourth largest river in the world and also one of the longest rivers in South America. The rivers cover total drainage basin area of 880,000 square km with the Average discharge of 33,000 cubic meters per second and outflow into Atlantic Ocean.
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Top 9 Longest Rivers in the World While the Amazon is the largest river in the world by most measures, the current consensus within the geographic community holds that the Amazon is the second longest river, just slightly shorter than the Nile. 1. Nile River: Africa: 6650 Km. Nile River in Africa, is one of the two longest rivers on Earth. Nile River flows along the 6650 km or 4132 miles and flow through nine countries: Ethiopia, Zaire, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan and of course Egypt.
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Rafting There are two main locations for river rafting – in Yosemite Valley where the ride is smoother, and outside the park on the Merced River from Redbud to Lake Briceburg where the runs can be Level 2 to 4 depending on the water conditions and time of year. This is a seasonal activity in spring and early summer only.
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- [[nid:1436832]]. The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, was once home to two different species of dolphin: the Yangtze finless porpoise and the Baiji dolphin. While the latter was declared extinct in 2006, the former may be heading in the same direction and their ears might be to blame.
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What is the Longest River? What is the longest river in the world? The Nile River is the longest river because it has a total length of 6,650 kilometers. The mean basin discharge of the river is 99,941 cubic foot per second. The White Nile at Uganda’s Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile at Ethiopia’s Lake Tana are the two sources of the river. The White Nile starts at Mongalla’s Albert Nile. The flow rate of water of Albert Nile is 37,000 cubic foot per second. Albert Nile joins the swamps in Sudan.
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Longest river If the Par estuary (the most distant mouth) is counted, its length is approximately 6,750 km (4,195 miles). The Nile is credited as the longest river in the world. Its main source is Lake Victoria in east central Africa. From its farthest stream in Burundi, it extends 6,695 km (4,160 miles) in length. The two longest rivers in the world are the Nile, flowing into the Mediterranean, and the Amazon, flowing into the South Atlantic. Which is the longer is more a matter of definition than simple measurement.
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Yangtze The river is the longest in the world to flow entirely within one country. It drains one-fifth of the land area of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and its river basin is home to one-third of the country's population.
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World The Congo River (also known as the Zaire River) is a river in Africa, and is the deepest river in the world, with measured depths in excess of 230 m (750 ft). It is the second largest river in the world by volume of water discharged, though it has only one-fifth the volume of the world’s largest river, the Amazon.Additionally, its overall length of 4,700 km (2,920 mi) makes it the ninth longest river. Its drainage basin covers 4,014,500 square kilometres (1,550,000 sq mi).ivers has a long history and there are various rivers on earth which are too long by their length, most of the longest river in Africa which are largest in the list of world ranking, here is a list of top ten largest rivers in the world. 10.
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World South America ----- By volume, the Amazon River of South America is the largest river in the world with a total discharge greater than the next ten largest rivers combined. The Amazon, which has the largest drainage basin in the world, about 7,050,000 square kilometers (2,720,000 sq mi), accounts for approximately one-fifth of the world's total river flow. The mouth coordinates are 0°10′0″S 49°0′0″W﻿ The source coordinates are 15°31′5″S 71°45′55″W
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World It is the second largest river in the world by volume of water discharged, though it has only one-fifth the volume of the world’s largest river, the Amazon. Additionally, its overall length of 4,700 km (2,920 mi) makes it the ninth longest river. Its drainage basin covers 4,014,500 square kilometres (1,550,000 sq mi).
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World Yellow River. The Yellow River is the 3rd longest river in Asia and world’s 6th longest river at the estimated length of 3,395 miles. The river originates in the Bayan Har Mountain in Western China.
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What is the longest river in the world? The longest river in the world is the Nile River, it reaches around 6650 kilometers in length (4132 miles). More Nile River facts. The second longest river in the world is the Amazon River, it reaches around 6400 kilometres in length (4000 miles). More Amazon River facts. The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River, stretching around 2,340 miles (3,770 km) in length (slightly longer than the Mississippi River).
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Indus River It is the longest river and national river of Pakistan. The river has a total drainage area exceeding 1,165,000 km2 (450,000 sq mi). Its estimated annual flow stands at around 207 km3 (50 cu mi), making it the twenty-first largest river in the world in terms of annual flow.
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Top 10 Largest Rivers in the World This is a major river in western Siberia, Russia, and the World’s 7th longest river. This river is 3,395 miles long, with a drainage area of 2,990,000 square kilometers and an average discharge of 12,475 cubic meters’ per-second.
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The Largest Rivers in India Ganges River. Although the Ganges River is technically the third-largest river that goes through India, is it the largest river that flows within India's borders. It flows for about 1,560 miles and is one of the most sacred rivers in India; scriptures written more than 2,000 years ago reference the river by name.
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What is the longest river in the world? Title What is the longest river in the world? The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Amazon, which flows 4,345 miles from the Peruvian Andes through Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean. However, much depends on how you measure it.
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What is the largest river in the world? This site uses cookies. The River Nile is the longest river in the world. It measures 6,695 kilometres from its source in Burundi, along the White Nile, to its delta on the Mediterranean Sea. Officially, the shortesr river is the D River, Oregan, USA, which is just 37 metres long.
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- Yangtze River, Asia. 1  3,964 miles; 6,380 km. 2  Recognized as the third longest river in the world and the longest one in Asia, this river's name translates to child of the ocean..