The mighty Indus River crosses three countries in Asia on its way to the sea. It has sustained many civilisations throughout the ages. We invite you to learn about its characteristics, its tributaries and its current situation. You will be surprised. Location and length of the Indus River The Indus River is an Asian trans-boundary river in …
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The Ganges, or “Ganga” in Indian languages, is the most important river source in India, both for its geographical location and for the role it has played in the religious traditions of the region, which consider it sacred as the embodiment of the goddess Ganga, the goddess of purification. Characteristics and location of the Ganges River The …
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The Rio Coco is a 680 kilometre long river that flows through southeastern Honduras and northern Nicaragua. Wanki or Coco River Also known as the Segovia River and the Wanki River in the Miskito language. The Coco River is considered to be the longest river in Nicaragua and even in Central America, as its entire course crosses …
Before 1800, the Salado River marked the border between the Spanish colonists (to the north-east) and the Indians (to the south-west). Europeans first became aware of the Río Salado in 1573, when it was discovered by Juan de Garay. During the colonial period, the river was an active border between the southern Chaco and the province of …
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Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world, named Kerepakupai Vená by the Pemón tribe, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find out all you need to know about this almost 1,000-metre-high waterfall in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, a true paradise in the tropical rainforest. Discovery of Angel Falls The history of this great …
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There are many islands in the Mediterranean, each with its own charm, but they all have one thing in common: beautiful beaches. In this article we will talk about the island of Cyprus and learn a little more about it. Where is the island of Cyprus located? The island of Cyprus, officially known as the Republic of …
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Among the rivers that exist in the world, there is an important one in Spain. It is the Tagus, not only because of its history and size, but also because of the great monuments it contains and the places where the Spanish monarchy spent its holidays. Where does the Tagus originate? Origin Since ancient times, its waters …
The River Po rises in Piedmont and flows through eastern Italy, making it the country’s largest river. It flows into the Adriatic Sea. Location of the Po River This important Italian river has a length of six hundred and fifty-two kilometres and its basin covers an area of seventy-four thousand square kilometres. It rises to an altitude …
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The Balsas River is one of the largest rivers in Mexico. It rises where the Atoyac River flows into the confluence of the San Martin and Zahuapan Rivers in the state of Puebla. It then flows southwest and then west through the Balsas tributary into the state of Guerrero, where it is the main river and is …
The Tiber River has been an indispensable part of the development of Italian civilisation, it is the river of Rome in Italy. Here you can find out all about this majestic waterway, as well as the name of the river that runs through Rome. Similarly, in this article you will find the name of the river that …