The Nile River, spanning 6650 Kms, holds the title of the longest river globally, flowing through multiple countries including Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
Nile River - 6650 Kms
With a length of 6575 Kms, the Amazon River is the world's largest by water discharge, but its position as the second longest is disputed due to conflicting claims about its origin.
The Amazon River - 6575 Kms
Stretching 6300 Kms, the Yangtze River is the third longest globally, exclusively within China, serving as a vital lifeline for the country's dense population.
The Yangtze River - 6300 Kms
Comprising the Mississippi, Missouri, and Jefferson rivers, the Mississippi River system is the fourth longest globally, spanning 6275 Kms and draining numerous US states and Canadian provinces.
The Mississippi River - 6275 Kms
Ranking as the world's fifth longest river system, the Yenisei River flows 5539 Kms, discharging into the Arctic Ocean.
The Yenisei River - 5539 Kms
Known as the Huang He, the Yellow River stretches over 5464 Kms and holds immense historical and cultural importance as the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization.
The Yellow River - 5464 Kms
The Ob-Irtysh, or Ob River, is one of Siberia's three major rivers, along with the Yenisei and Lena, extending 5410 Kms from the Altai Mountains to the Arctic Ocean.
The Ob-Irtysh River - 5410 Kms
Spanning 4880 Kms, the Parana River is one of South America's longest rivers and the second-largest on the continent, playing a vital role in the region's transportation and ecology.
The Parana River - 4880 Kms
Formerly known as the Zaire River, the Congo River curves across Africa, covering 4700 Kms, making it the only river to cross the equator twice.
The Congo River - 4700 Kms
As the tenth longest river worldwide, the Amur River, also called the Heilong Jiang, marks the border between northeastern China and Russia, stretching 4480 Kms.