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Volga River Europe Last Updated: 01/12/2025 |
The Volga is the longest river in Europe and the longest endorheic basin river in the world. Situated in Russia, it flows through Central Russia to Southern Russia and into the Caspian Sea. Exploring the Volga River unveils not only the grandeur of Russia’s longest watercourse (3,531 km or 2,194 mi) and a catchment area of (1,360,000 km2 or 530,000 sq mi) but also the rich biodiversity that thrives in and around its waters. | |
Flowing majestically through the heart of Russia, the Volga River stands as a natural wonder of immense significance. As Europe’s longest river, stretching over 3,500 kilometers, the Volga weaves through diverse landscapes, connecting the bustling cityscapes of Moscow with the serene countryside. Originating in the Valdai Hills, the river meanders southward, carving a path through historic landscapes and cultural treasures. The Volga Delta, where the river meets the Caspian Sea, forms a rich mosaic of wetlands and habitats, providing sanctuary for a myriad of bird species. |
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Rio Grande Place » River The Rio Grande, known as the Río Bravo in Mexico, is one of North America's most significant rivers, extending approximately 1,900 miles (3,060 kilometers) from its source in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. It serves as a vital water source for millions and forms a natural border between the United States and Mexico, particularly between Texas and several Mexican states including Chihuahua and Coahuila. 30 views 💖 1North America |
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Rhone River Place » River The River Rhône is one of the major rivers of Europe. It rises in the Swiss Alps, passes through Lake Geneva and then runs through south eastern France. At Arles, near its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea, the river divides into two branches, known as the Grand Rhône and the Petit Rhône. The resulting delta constitutes the Camargue region. 30 views 💖 1Europe |
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Tagus River Place » River The Tagus is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. The river rises in the Montes Universales between Cuenca and Teruel, in mid-eastern Spain, flows 1,007 km (626 mi), generally westward, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean in Lisbon, right at the point where Portuguese caravels set sail on their many voyages of discovery hundreds of years ago. 24 views 💖 1Europe |
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Oder River Place » River The Oder is one of the largest rivers in Central Europe. It rises in the Oder Mountains in the Czech Republic, from where it flows towards the border with Poland. For a short section it is the border river between Poland and the Czech Republic. The longest section is in Poland (503 km). From the confluence of the Lusatian Neisse river to the dividing into Western Oder and Eastern Oder, it marks the border between Germany and Poland (163 km). 32 views 💖 1Europe |
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Dnieper River Place » River The Dnieper River, one of Europe's major rivers, is approximately 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles) long, making it the fourth longest river in Europe after the Volga, Danube, and Ural rivers. It originates in the Valdai Hills of Russia and flows through Belarus and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea. The river's basin covers an area of about 504,000 square kilometers (195,000 square miles). 25 views 💖 1Europe |
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Amazon River Place » River The Amazon River, located in South America, is renowned for being the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world. It discharges about 215,000–230,000 cubic meters per second, which is approximately 6,591–7,570 cubic kilometers per year. This volume is more than the next seven largest independent rivers combined and accounts for about 20% of the global riverine discharge into oceans. 60 views 💖 1South America |
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Elbe River Place » River The Elbe River is one of the major rivers of Central Europe. It rises in the Giant Mountains of the northern Czech Republic before traversing much of Bohemia, then Germany and flowing into the North Sea at Cuxhaven, 110 kilometres (68 miles) northwest of Hamburg. Its total length is 1,094 km (680 mi). The Elbe's major tributaries include the rivers Vltava, Saale, Havel, Mulde, Schwarze Elster, and Ohře. 29 views 💖 1Europe |
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Universe Place » City The universe is all of space and time and their contents. It comprises all of existence, any fundamental interaction, physical process and physical constant, and therefore all forms of matter and energy, and the structures they form, from sub-atomic particles to entire galactic filaments. 45 views 💖 1Universe |
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Puelo River Place » River The Puelo River is a stunning waterway located in the Patagonia region of South America, running through both Chile and Argentina. Known for its turquoise-blue waters, it flows through pristine valleys, snow-capped mountains, and dense forests, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers, anglers, and adventurers. 35 views 💖 1South America |
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Congo River Place » River The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa, after the Nile, and the deepest river in the world, with depths reaching over 220 meters (720 feet). It is approximately 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles). The river originates in the highlands and mountains of the East African Rift, flowing through the Congo Rainforest. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It covers over 4 million square kilometers, spanning multiple countries in Central Africa. 46 views 💖 1Africa |
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