1. The Nile is the world's longest river? The Amazon would like a word.
Jun 12, 2023 · In 1846, according to the atlas “Maps of Useful Knowledge,” the Amazon was the world's longest river, at 3,200 miles; the Nile came in at 2,750.
A new expedition wants to set the record straight.
2. The 9 Longest Rivers in the World: From the Nile to the Congo
The Nile River · The Amazon River · The Yangtze River
When it comes to rivers, longest doesn't necessarily mean biggest, and length can be difficult to determine, so the top spot will always be debated.
3. Amazon Longer Than Nile River, Scientists Say - National Geographic
Jun 17, 2007 · The Amazon River, not the Nile, is the longest in the world, a team of Brazilian scientists claims.
The Amazon River, not the Nile, is the longest in the world, a team of Brazilian scientists claims.
4. Nile river facts for kids | Geography - National Geographic Kids
1) Found in northeast Africa, the Nile has long been recognised as the longest river in the world – stretching a massive 6,695km! There is some debate over ...
Learn about the world's longest river in our Nile river facts! How long is the Nile? Where does the Nile start? Why is this famous river so important?
5. Longest river | Guinness World Records
The Nile is credited as the longest river in the world. Its main source is Lake Victoria in east central Africa. From its farthest stream in Burundi, ...
The Guinness World Records Official site with ultimate record-breaking facts & achievements. Do you want to set a world record? Are you Officially Amazing?
6. The Nile: Longest River in the World | Live Science
Nov 29, 2016 · The Nile River, considered the longest river in the world, is approximately 4,258 miles (6,853 kilometers) long, but its exact length is a ...
The Nile River is considered the longest river in the world, but its actual length is a matter of debate.
7. Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
Jun 27, 2023 · The Amazon, the pulsing aorta of the world's biggest rainforest, has long been recognized as the largest river in the world by volume, ...
What's the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good.
8. What is the longest river in the world? - Phys.org
Feb 2, 2015 · At 6,583 km (4,258 miles) long, and draining in an area of 3,349,000 square kilometers, it is the longest river in the world, and even the ...
Planet Earth boasts some very long rivers, all of which have long and honored histories. The Amazon, Mississippi, Euphrates, Yangtze, and Nile have all played huge roles in the rise and evolution of human societies. Rivers like the Danube, Seine, Volga and Thames are intrinsic to the character of some of our most major cities.
9. Nile River | Delta, Map, Basin, Length, Facts, Definition, Map ... - Britannica
Sep 10, 2023 · Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through ...
Nile River, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about the Nile River, including its hydrology and its plant and animal life, in this article.
10. Earth's Longest Rivers Are Bigger than Entire Continents - Nerdist
Sep 27, 2021 · RealLifeLore notes that experts ultimately say that either the Nile River in Africa or the Amazon River in South America is the world's longest.
YouTuber RealLifeLore takes a look at the world's longest rivers in his latest video and the true sizes of the bodies of water are astounding.
11. What is the Longest River in the World? | HISTORY
Jul 9, 2014 · As the crow flies, it is about 2,400 miles from the Nile's source to its outlet (the meandering Amazon covers a mere 1,100 miles of straight- ...
The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Amazon, which flows 4,345 miles from the Peruvian Andes through Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean. However, much depends on how you measure it. Until 2007, the title belonged to the Nile, which runs 4,258 miles from […]
12. Nile River - National Geographic Society
Aug 2, 2023 · The Nile River flows over 6600 kilometers (4100 miles) until emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years, the river has ...
The Nile River flows over 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) until emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years, the river has provided a source of irrigation to transform the dry area around it into lush agricultural land. Today, the river continues to serve as a source of irrigation, as well as an important transportation and trade route.