Geography Facts About the Amazon River
Coursing through the most biologically diverse biomes in the world, the Amazon is a critically important river system. Here are some interesting geographical facts about the Amazon River.
Earth from Above: Green River
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a segment of the river around Boxknot Bend just north of Canyonlands National Park.
How Many Lakes Does Switzerland Have?
Learn about how many lakes there are in Switzerland and which lake is the largest.
Rivers that Flow Backwards
Rivers don’t always flow in the same direction. Read about how the Amazon once flowed east to west and how the strength of Hurricane Isaac once change the course of the Mississippi river.
Zayre River or Congo River
The Zayre River (also known as Congo River) is the largest river in Central Africa. Has a length of 2,920 miles, making it the second … Read more
Paraná River
The Paraná River runs 3,030 miles through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It originates at the junction of the Paranaiba and the Rio Grande rivers. The Paraná travels southward and … Read more
Huang He River or Yellow River
The Huan He, Huang Ho River, or Yellow River is the second largest river in China. It is named so due to its color characteristic … Read more
Ob River and the Irtysh River
The Ob River is the sixth longest in the world and largest in Russia. It is located in the western region of Siberia. It originates … Read more
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the fourth largest in the world. It has a length of 3,988 miles initiating its long course from the glaciers on … Read more
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest in North America and for years the backbone of American economy. Bodies of water from 31 contiguous states drain … Read more
Amazon River
The Amazon is the second largest river in the world. It is in South America and from its origin in the Andes Mountains to its … Read more