What is the longest river ever recorded?

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, it extends 6,695 km (4,160 miles) in length.



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Using the same technology and methodology, the same team of researchers then measured the length of the Nile River to be 4,258 miles (6,853 km), some 125 miles (200 km) longer than previous calculations for the Nile. Using these measurements, that makes the Amazon about 87 miles (140 km) longer than the Nile!

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2. Amazon River: Second longest and the largest by water flow. Amazon River of South America is the second longest river in the world with a length of 6,400 km. But it is by far the largest river by water flow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined.

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1) Found in northeast Africa, the Nile has long been recognised as the longest river in the world – stretching a massive 6,695km!

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The Congo is the deepest river in the world. Its headwaters are in the north-east of Zambia, between Lake Tanganyika and Lake Nyasa (Malawi), 1760 metres above sea level; it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Bangladesh has the highest number of rivers (about 700) and is known as the 'land of rivers'. Some major Rivers of Bangladesh are: Brahmaputra, Ganges, Suma, Atrai, Raidak, Mahananda, Teesta, Karnaphuli, Meghna and Bangshi among others.

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3. Yangtze River - China. With a length of 3,915 miles, the Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world. It is also China's most important water system, culturally, historically and economically.

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Answer and Explanation: No, the Amazon River's water is not safe for humans to drink, as it is far too muddy and has too many biological components; a person who drank this water would likely get sick.

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A detailed description of the top 10 longest rivers in the world:
  • Nile River- (length- 6650 Km) ...
  • The Amazon River- (length- 6575 Km) ...
  • The Yangtze River- (length-6300 Km) ...
  • The Mississippi River- (length- 6275Km) ...
  • The Yenisei River- (length-5539 Km) ...
  • The Yellow River- (length- 5464 Km) ...
  • The Ob-Irtysh River- (length- 5410 Km)


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The Finke River, which is also called Larapinta by the Aboriginal People, in central Australia is believed to be the oldest river in the world. While the Finke River's exact age is unknown, it is at least over 300 million years old and some of the oldest parts of the river may be over 340 million years old.

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The Amazon River near Iquitos, Peru.

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Congo River The Congo River is the second-longest river in all of Africa. The Congo River is the deepest in the world, measuring 720ft at one portion of its run. This river starts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and flows through the country to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Depending on the geographer, the Río de la Plata may be considered a river, an estuary, a gulf, or a marginal sea. If considered a river, it is the widest in the world, with a maximum width of 220 kilometres (140 mi). NASA photo of the Río de la Plata looking from northwest to southeast.

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Measured along with the Lualaba, the main tributary, the Congo River has a total length of 4,370 km (2,720 mi). It is the only major river to cross the Equator twice.

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According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, four of the world's 10 longest rivers flow generally northward: the Nile, the Mackenzie-Peace (in Canada) the Ob and the Lena (in Siberia). In fact, NASA says that there are rivers flowing north on every continent.

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