This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total. Originating near Kemble in the UK, this river flows through Oxford, Reading and all greater London area. Unfortunately, the Rio Grande maintains as one of the largest water sources for Texas and northern Mexico with its river basin that covers over 182,000 square miles. The biggest portion of the controversy comes from the measurement itself. The river has seen some of the most historical events in France’s history from invasions to the 1900 summer Olympics. The picturesque location boasts a thriving community and a slice of paradise at the Wilderness Retreat along the river banks. This maritime route has served for shipping supplies, navigation, watermills, and even international trade. Located in the Yukon, the remote river boasts many photo ops from gorgeous icy shots of the forest, winding valleys, and a multitude of wildlife. The Amazon river and basin boasts a home to more than a third of all known species in the world. The upper and middle service large sections of forest with rapids and the Guiana Shield that quickly flows down to a large flood plane and then out to the Delta. The river starts at Dail Peek and travels into the fourth largest drainage basin in the world until finally reaching the Bering Sea at over 200,000 cubic feet per second. It also provides hydroelectricity from the Kariba Dam which powers Zambia and Zimbabwe. History tracks this river as the cradle of civilization for the region, serving tribes and civilization since the Neolithic period. From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, List of rivers of the Central African Republic, List of rivers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, List of rivers of the Republic of the Congo, List of rivers of the Federated States of Micronesia, List of rivers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Lists_of_rivers_by_country&oldid=5571572, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. Just like the Amazon, the Congo serves a huge portion of the rainforests with fresh water. The waters are still enough in the area to canoe and kayak at leisure and even see the Northern Lights from time to time.

It sources in Sierra de las Minas mountain range and flows north through many small cities and joins up with the Polochic River. Not only does this river pass through 11 different countries, it directly connects 4 capital cities in Europe. This important distinction marks the greatest controversy on rivers out there. (See Rivers of the United States for other U.S. Omissions?

That is of course during the nine months of the year it flows. The River itself starts in central Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Clocking in as the second longest and second largest river basin in North America, the Mississippi river brings the next entry on the list. The Cahora Bassa Dam in Mozambique provides power to the country and South Africa.

In the modern age, the River Loire is known as the Garden of France due to the clusters of Chateaux and vineyards that dot the landscape. The countries having most rivers has a sufficient water that is used for electricity generation, industries, farms, irrigation system and household uses. Since then many municipalities have worked together with local businesses in a clean up effort. The Volga runs the longest river in Europe, flowing over 3,521 km with a basin of over 1.3 million square km. It also holds the title of the only river to cross the equator twice. If you are an angler, consider a trip to Iceland to check out this scenic spot. The river flows from its source near Fontibre and meanders across a huge diversity of biomes including forests, woodlands and scrublands. The river hosts a source of natural beauty for the region, abundant fish and rife with vegetation. If you are looking for beauty in nature, put this river on your bucket list. While only 29 km in length, the scenery is dominated by the Fagraskogarfjall mountains and creates a beautiful connection to nature. With over 74,000 square km of watershed, the basin is heavily controlled through many important Italian cities including Turin and Ferrara.

This 4,350 km river borders China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea. City Country River; Alexandria: Egypt: Nile: Amsterdam: Netherlands: Amstel: Baghdad: Iraq: Tigris: Bangkok: Thailand: Chao Phraya: Belgrade: Yugoslavia: Danube, Sava The river in the dry season boosts clear waters with snorkeling for any ages to meet more than the 30 different species of fish, lizards, and birds. You may also find different names for the river depending on location. This flow all but stops around October where the freezing temperatures drop the river to around 5% of its annual flow. The Yarra river, or Yarra Yarra river, as it used to be known as served Melbourne and the greater Melbourne area before it empties into the Hobson’s bay at Port Phillip. While it may not win any awards, the river has been an important stepping stone for the city development and shows another entry on the list of how people have used rivers for progress over time. Approx. Most of the river defines the border between the two providences. You may even spy an elusive platypus. The Volga starts in central Russia and flows south to southwest and eventually empties into the Caspian Sea.