The Mythical Rivers of the World

Explanation: The Nile, at 6,650 km, is generally considered the longest river in the world, although the Amazon exceeds it in water flow. It crosses 11 African countries.

Explanation: The Amazon flows mainly through Brazil (about 60% of its basin), but also crosses Peru and Colombia. It is the river with the largest flow in the world.

Explanation: The Seine flows through Paris from east to west for about 13 km, with 37 bridges spanning its waters. It divides the city into the Right Bank and Left Bank, originates in Côte-d'Or, and empties into the English Channel at Le Havre after 776 km.

Explanation: The Ganges is the sacred river of Hinduism. Millions of pilgrims bathe in it every year, especially in Varanasi, to purify their souls.

Explanation: The Thames flows through London for about 60 km, with its famous bridges like Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge. At 346 km long, this river is iconic to the British capital.

Explanation: The Rio Grande (called Río Bravo in Mexico) forms the natural border over about 2,000 km between Texas and Mexico.

Explanation: The Volga, at 3,690 km, is the longest river in Europe. It flows entirely in Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea.

Explanation: The Danube empties into the Black Sea through a delta located in Romania and Ukraine. It is the second longest river in Europe after the Volga.

Explanation: The Huang He (Yellow River) gets its name from the color of its silt-laden waters. It is the cradle of Chinese civilization and the 2nd longest river in China.

Explanation: The Zambezi is home to Victoria Falls, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These falls are 1,708 m wide and 108 m high.