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Major Rivers by Continent

Tocantins River

🔍 Quick Facts ItemDetailCountryBrazilRiver lengthAbout 1,500 miles / 2,400 km according to Britannica; some modern references give about 2,450–2,640 km depending on definition and headwaters...
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Europe

Seine River

Overview The Seine River is one of the most famous rivers in Europe and one of the great historical waterways of France. It rises at...
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Central Europe

Lena River

🔍 Quick Facts Common Name: Lena RiverRiver Type: Major Arctic river systemLength: about 4,400 km (2,730 miles)Drainage Basin: about 2.49 million km²Continent: AsiaCountry: RussiaSource Region:...
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Asia

Yangtze River

Draft encyclopedic overview of the Yangtze River, including location, course, history, ecology, and modern importance.
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Loire River

The Loire River is the longest river in France and one of Europe’s most historically important waterways. Rising in the Massif Central at Mont...
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São Francisco River

🔍 Quick Facts Common Name: São Francisco RiverRiver Type: Major river wholly within one countryLength: about 2,914 km (1,811 miles)Drainage Basin: about 632,000–645,000 km² depending...
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Africa

Congo River

Draft encyclopedic overview of the Congo River, including location, course, history, ecology, and modern importance.
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