7 Longest Rivers In The World

Ob-Irtysh River - 5410 Km

Known as Ob river, is one of the three main Siberian rivers. It runs into the Arctic Ocean and originates from Atlas Mountains.

Yellow River - 5464 Km

The river name after its colour is also known as Huang He. The River's colour is the result of the loose debris in the water. Its basis is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese civilization.

Yenisei River - 5539Km

The Selenge River is considered as the river's headquarter from where Selenge river flows into Lake Baikal. Now, The Angara River begins from Lake Bilal and flows through Russia's Irktutsk Oblast before joining lake Yenisei River.

Mississippi River - 6275Km

This river passes through 31 states in USA and 2 province in Canada. The river originated from northern Minnesota and then flows into the the Gulf of Mexico.

Yangtze River - 6300 KM

It's the world's longest river that runs within a country (China). It is also Asia's longest river.

Amazon River - 6575 Km

It is the largest river by the discharge volume of water in the world. The river originates from Peru and passes through Colombia and Brazil.

Nile River - 6650 Km

The Nile river is said to be the world's longest strategy. The river passes through Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, Eritrea, Burundi, Sudan and South Sudan.

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