Dec 25, 2023, 04:34 PM IST

List of longest rivers in world

Deepika Shakya

Nile River

  The Nile is the longest river globally, about  6,650 km length flowing through northeastern Africa.

Amazon River

The Amazon is the largest river, approximately 7,062 km flowing through South America's rainforest. 

Yangtze River

 The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia, around 6,300 km winding through China. 

Mississippi-Missouri River System 

 This North American river system combines the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. With a combined length of roughly 6,275 kilometers. This river system combines the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. 

Yenisei River

Flowing through Siberia, the Yenisei is one of the longest rivers in Russia. It has about 5,539 km length.

Yellow River

Also known as the Huang He, the Yellow River is the second-longest river in China. It has approximately 5,464 km length 

Ob-Irtysh River System

The Ob and Irtysh river one of the longest river systems in Russia, with  around 5,410 km length. 

Parana-Paraguay River System

 This river system is essential for South America, with roughly 4,880 km length. It contributes to the region's agriculture, transportation, and biodiversity. 

Congo River

The Congo, Africa's second-longest river, with about 4,700 km length  through Central Africa.