The Madeira River is a major waterway in South America, approximately 3,250 km (2,020 miles) long. The Madeira River is one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon, accounting for about 15% of the water in the basin. The Cuyari River, known in Portuguese as Madeira or the River of Wood, is formed by two large rivers …
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is surrounded by a number of cities in the United States, one of which shares its name with this fascinating lake, and is home to more than twelve million people. We invite you to learn all about its history, characteristics, flora, fauna, geology and …
The famous caravel is a ship that sailed the world’s oceans for a long time during the Age of Discovery. In this article, you will learn about the history of the caravel, its characteristics and early designs, as well as the most famous caravels that existed. What is a caravel? The caravel is the famous light sailing …
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The Guadalquivir River is a large river source in the south of the Iberian Peninsula and occupies the fifth place in this region, according to its extension along the territory that crosses several provinces of Spain. Origin of the name Guadalquivir The name Guadalquivir comes from the Arabic word al-wadi al-Kabir الواديالكبير, which means ‘great river’. This …
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Jordan River, Arabic Nahr Al-Urdun, Hebrew Ha-Yarden, river in southwestern Asia, in the Middle East region. It lies in a structural depression and has the lowest elevation of any river in the world. History of the Jordan River The ancient Jordan River and the Dead Sea were explored by boat in the 19th century, most notably by …
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Would you like to know more about European rivers such as the Douro in Spain or the Rhine in Switzerland? Enter this article and learn all about the Guadiana River, from its location to the length of its course and much more. Location of the Guadiana River On the map, the Guadiana is the fourth longest river …
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Do you know where the Thames is? Do you know which city the Thames flows through? Do you have an interest and passion for the world’s great rivers? (See links to the world’s longest rivers; the Nile and the Amazon) Read this article and find out all about Britain’s largest river. Location and map of the River …
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The Yangzi River, the largest river in China, crosses the country from east to west through a variety of topographies, with a wealth of information from the earliest times of mankind. Don’t miss it! The Yangtze River Considered the longest river in Asia, the Yangtze, with a length of 6,380 kilometres, is the third longest river in …
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The Danube is Europe’s second longest river. It is considered a natural reservoir par excellence, rich in flora and fauna with more than 4,000 animal species and 1,000 plant species. Its breathtaking beauty goes hand in hand with the great importance of this waterway for much of Europe, both in a natural, economic and environmental sense. History …
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The Ebro River, rich in legends and landscapes, drowns our imagination in a well of beautiful landscapes, valleys, mountains and beautiful cities that have the privilege of seeing it flow along its 930 km length, making it the longest river in Spain and second, after the Duero, in the Iberian Peninsula. Location The Ebro River is …
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