Top 10+ Rivers with the Incredibly Charming in the World
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The world's population relied heavily on rivers for hundreds of years. In addition to providing a much-needed resource for human survival, rivers also facilitate the fertilization of agricultural land and the movement of commerce between cities.
The rivers help sustain the wetland and rainforest ecosystems and give a home for a wide variety of animals. Notwithstanding the many ways in which the world's rivers contribute, their beauty is another reason they draw visitors from all over.
What Are The Most Beautiful Rivers in the World?
(Top 10 - Ranked by Knowinsiders.com)
10. Sepik River
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| Sepik River |
The longest river on the island of New Guinea is the Sepik River.
The Victor Emanuel Range in Papua New Guinea's central highlands is the place where the river begins its journey to the sea. The Sepik River, like the Amazon, follows a sinuous course until it reaches the Bismarck Sea.
Unlike many other major rivers, the Sepik has no big delta and instead just empties into the ocean. The length of the river is 1,126 km (about 700 miles). After the Great Depression, it started moving north and west.
There are no sizable communities along the Sepik River. One of the most innovative and comprehensive artistic traditions, "Sepik Art," was developed by the river's small tribal communities because of their seclusion. The indigenous people are known for their exquisite wood carvings and ceramics. The Sepik is among the world's last surviving pristine ecosystems.
9. Mississippi River
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| Mississippi River |
When considering physical size, variety of ecosystems, and biological output, the Mississippi ranks among the world's top river systems. As a major artery for aquatic and avian migration in North America, it is also an important commercial and tourist attraction. The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America and flows from its headwaters in Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, a distance of 2,350 miles.
The Missouri River is a 100-mile long tributary of the Mississippi. In its entirety, the river is only 20-30 feet broad near Lake Itasca. At the Mississippi River's source, the average surface velocity is 1.2 miles per hour, or approximately half as quickly as people can walk. In New Orleans, the river moves at a pace of around three miles per hour.
However the speed changes depending on the water level and if the river is broadening, narrowing, or becoming shallower. After leaving its source in Lake Itasca, the river's water travels for roughly three months until it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The river continues to serve as a park for leisure activities, a center for culture and literature, and a commercial thoroughfare for the state, the nation, and the world. Take a spin down America's most beautiful road, the Great River Parkway National Scenic Byway. Following the path of the Mississippi, the Great River Road introduces travelers to the region's fascinating past and breathtaking landscapes.
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8. Volga River
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| Volga River |
The Volga is a major waterway in Russia. Not only is it the longest river in all of Europe, but it also flows through Europe. Eleven of Russia's top twenty largest cities, including the country's capital of Moscow, are located in the Volga's watershed.
The river rises in the low-lying Valday Hills to the northwest of Moscow and flows for further 3,645 kilometers (2,266 miles) before it empties into the Caspian Sea. Even though most of the river freezes over for three months every year, The Volga is still critically important for inland transportation and transport in Russia.
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7. Zambezi
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| Zambezi |
The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, stretching 2,200 miles from northwest Zambia, through Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, and into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi River is stunning in its own right, and it also contains Victoria Falls, widely considered to be the most breathtaking cascade on Earth.
The tremendous height and width of the waterfall generates such a great crash when it flows over the mountainside that it is known as "the smoke that thunders," which only serves to enhance the majesty of this magnificent river.
6. Mekong River
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| Mekong River |
Another spectacular river from Asia, the Mekong River runs from the famous Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea. The river flows extensively through the countries of China, Burma, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand as well as Cambodia.
It is a very important transportation and trade route. Also, the Mekong river comprises about 800 species of fish, as well as 430 mammal species. This river is very important for the food, transportation, farming, as well as power generation of the area.
5. Ganges
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| Ganges |
The Ganges begins from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas and flows southeast for about 1569 miles across India and Bangladesh before emptying into the Gulf of Bengal. In the religion of Hinduism that is practiced in India, the Ganges River is held in the highest regard as holy.
Because of this, millions of people flock to the river each year to pay homage to the goddess Ganga, and some of the cities through which the river flows are among the most revered in the entire country. There are more than 90 species of amphibians and over 140 kinds of fish in the Ganges. Unique species, such as Ganges river dolphins and Ganges river sharks, are also located in this region.
4. Danube
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| Danube - Photo: GetYourGuide |
The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. Being the borders of 10 European countries, the river is one of the most important rivers in Europe. It was one of the long-standing frontiers of the Roman Empire. It originates in the Black Forest in Germany and flows through 4 capitals, before discharging into the Black Sea. It is about 2850 km (1771 miles) long.
In 1992 the German Rhine-Main–Danube Canal has been completed. Since then the river has been part of a trans-European waterway from the Black Sea all the way to Rotterdam on the North Sea.
3. Yangtze River
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| Yangtze River |
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China at about 6300 km (3915 miles), and the third longest river in the world. The Yangtze River begins as a glacier in the eastern part of the Tibetan plateau, winds its way through the stunning Yangtze Gorges, and finally empties into the East China Sea. In terms of hydroelectric capacity, the Three Gorges Dam surpasses any other facility in the world.
The Yangtze River is one of the world's busiest waterways, carrying commercial traffic like coal, manufactured goods, and passengers. River cruises lasting several days through the stunning Three Gorges region are also extremely popular.
2. Nile
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| Nile |
Located in northeastern Africa, the Nile River is a major river that flows northward. Although the Brazilian government claims the Amazon River is longer, the Nile is still the longest river in Africa and one of the most well-known rivers in the world. The Nile, which is roughly 6,650 kilometers in length, is considered a "international" river because it flows through eleven different countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, the Republic of the Sudan, and Egypt. The sunset over the Nile is breathtaking, and the river itself is beautiful.
You can also take short Nile cruises. The Nile shoreline is picture perfect in every way: it's beautiful, caudal, calm, spotless, and surrounded by fantastic ancient sites that have stood the test of time for centuries. Both the White Nile, which originates in Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile, which begins in Lake Tana in Ethiopia, combine to form the River Nile. Their long journeys converge in Sudan, and from there the two rivers flow northward, eventually emptying into the sea. The Nile provides the majority of the water used in Egypt and Sudan. Thousands of years ago, the river became an important source of irrigation, transforming the otherwise arid land around it into fertile farmland. The river is still a major transportation and commercial corridor, and a major cause of flooding.
1. Amazon River
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| Amazon River |
The Amazon River in South America is the longest and one of the longest rivers in the world. There are many reasons why the Amazon River is so well-known around the globe. In terms of both flow volume and basin area, it is the world's largest drainage system and South America's largest river.
The Amazon River is a massive and ever-changing waterway that winds its way through the Amazon Rainforest in South America, one of the most important and vulnerable ecosystems on Earth. It is the largest and widest river on Earth, with a maximum width of nearly 30 miles (48 kilometers) at its widest point during the wet season. The river and its basin are home to numerous species of flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere else. The Amazon River's roughly 6,437-kilometer (4,000-mile) journey begins high in the Andes.
The warm, humid air from the east is blocked by these mountains, resulting in consistent, heavy rainfall that feeds the Amazon's headwaters. There are more than 5,600 different species of fish in the Amazon River, including up to 60 different piranha species and 100 different electric fish species. The arapaima and pirarucu, two of the largest freshwater fish in the world, can be found in these waters as well (up to 15 feet or 4.6 meters in length). The Amazon River dolphin, the largest of the river dolphin species, goes through a gradual color change from gray to pink to white as it ages.
More Beautiful Rivers in the World
11.Thames River
Despite barely 215 miles long, it is the longest river in England. The river was utilized for the disposal of raw sewage until 1858. But today, it delivers safe drinking water to nearly 2/3rd of London’s population. It has, since the 1700’s, been an important transportation and trading route.
Throughout the Medieval Ages, boats went down the river to transport fish, timber, wool, and people to London. The river houses around 200 bridges as well as 20 underway tunnels. The renowned London Bridge is also erected across the Thames river.
12.Seine River
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| Seine River |
One of Paris’ popular tourist attractions, the 483-mile Seine is France’s second-longest river. An unusual characteristic about this river is that it flows only in the interiors of France.
The river produces pure water that is suitable for drinking and also aids in cooling the electric generating units located in the area of the river. One can spot most of Paris’ landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Church of Notre Dame, from this river.
13.Hudson River
Anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City will find that the Hudson River Valley provides the ideal escape, thanks to its proximity to numerous mountains and other scenic areas.
The Hudson River, one of the world's most beautiful waterways, is home to several must-see landmarks and exciting events. It separates the two states over its 315-mile course from northern to southern New York State.
14.The Irrawaddy River
One of the world’s magnificent rivers, the Irrawaddy (otherwise called the Ayeyarwaddy) River flowing from the true north of Myanmar, around Putao, to the Irrawaddy Delta area in the south which is near Yangon.
It is the greatest stream in the country and the principal business stream bringing many vessels to their objective every day. Additionally, don’t forget to take your camera with you as it is also one of the most photogenic spots in the world.
15.Tigris River
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| Tigris River |
The Tigris River, or Dicle as it is known in Turkey, is one of the country's most important waterways (Firat in the Turkish language).
Tigris rises in Elazig in Eastern Anatolia's mountains, divides into smaller streams as it crosses Southeastern Anatolia into Iraq, meets the Euphrates in Shatt al-Arab just beneath Qurna in Mesopotamia, and finally empties into the Persian Gulf near Basra.
Conclusion
In addition to providing habitat for a wide variety of animals, rivers serve a crucial role in the overall health of a tropical rainforest or wetland ecosystem. In addition to their significance, the rivers of the world are also stunning to see, drawing in a large number of visitors from all over the globe.
If you're looking for some tranquility, Knowinsiders.com has compiled a list of the world's most visited rivers so you may experience it for yourself.
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