Which is the longest river in the world?
a) Amazon River
b) Nile River
c) Mississippi River
d) Yangtze River
Get real time update about this post category directly on your device, subscribe now.
vinuthan Changed status to publish
Answer: b) Nile River
Explanation
- Nile River: Stretching over approximately 6,650 km (4,132 miles), the Nile River in Africa is universally recognized in geography curricula and competitive exams as the longest river in the world.
- Course: It flows northward through northeastern Africa—spanning 11 countries including Egypt, Sudan, and Uganda—before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Main Tributaries: Its primary tributaries are the White Nile (originating in equatorial East Africa) and the Blue Nile (originating at Lake Tana, Ethiopia).
Overview of Other Options
- a) Amazon River (~6,400 km): Located in South America, it is the largest river in the world by water volume (carrying more water than the next seven largest rivers combined) and the second-longest river overall.
- c) Mississippi River (~3,730 km): The chief river of the second-largest drainage system in North America, flowing south to the Gulf of Mexico.
- d) Yangtze River (~6,300 km): Located in China, it is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest river in the world.
Get real time update about this post category directly on your device, subscribe now.
vinuthan Changed status to publish
