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The largest river in the world

The largest river in the world

There are many rivers scattered in Arab and foreign countries, some of them are small and do not exceed a kilometer in length, and others are of great length and depth, and among the most famous rivers in the world are the Nile River, which is considered the largest river in terms of length around the world, and the Amazon River, which is considered the largest of all rivers. In terms of size and depth.

The Nile River

The Nile River is located on the continent of Africa and is divided into the White Nile River and the Blue Nile River. The White Nile starts from Lake Victoria located on the borders of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, then flows into Lake Kyoga, then passes through the port of Masidi and continues through the Murchinson Falls until it reaches Lake Albert, after which it reaches of the Republic of South Sudan and passes through many lakes and dams until it reaches Khartoum, the Sudanese capital.

As for the Blue Nile, it originates from Lake Tunnel, located in Ethiopia, and passes through many dams until it reaches Sudanese lands and meets the White Nile in Khartoum. Together, they form the Nile River, which extends to the Arab Republic of Egypt, finally reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The length of the Nile River ranges from 5499 to 6690 km.

The importance of the Nile River

  • Irrigation of crops in the countries he passes through, so cotton, wheat, dates, legumes, citrus fruits and sugar cane are grown around him.
  • Using its water for drinking, as the Republic of Egypt relies on it for drinking by 99% of its population.
  • A source of Nile fish that is beloved by many, and it is also a source of livelihood for fishermen.
  • Attracting tourists from all over the world.

Amazon River

The Amazon River is located in the American South continent, and the river begins with a series of rivers in Peru and Ecuador that flow into the main source of the Marañón, which flows from the center of Lake Loricoca from a group of glaciers known as Nevado de Yaruba, then the river flows to the rural town of Nota, and the river passes through the state of Brazil And the State of Peru, and its tributaries reach Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador, and the length of the river ranges from 6259 to 6800 km, and it is the second longest river after the Nile.

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The importance of the Amazon River

  • Many wild animals live near the Amazon River in a forest called the Amazon Forest, which has an area of ​​5.4 million square kilometers.
  • A source of different fish of more than three thousand species, including those that eat meat, so they are frightening and dangerous to humans and animals, and the dolphin lives in a section of the Amazon.
  • Attracting a large number of tourists to enjoy the surrounding forests and its picturesque appearance.
  • The use of the river to develop trade between countries, by transporting goods by steam boats, and that was in the year 1874 AD.
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