The Missouri River is the longest river in North America. Rising in the Rocky Mountains west of Montana, the Missouri flows east and south for 2,341 miles (3,767 km) before joining the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri. The river drains a sparsely populated, semi-arid basin of more than half a million square miles (1,300,000 km2), …
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The world’s largest tropical lake is known as Lake Victoria, and today it is fighting a battle against pollution that has, unfortunately, taken its toll. Find out all about its history, origin, characteristics, flora, fauna, geology and much more. Origin of Lake Victoria Lake Victoria remains a mystery to many scientists, and studies are still underway to …
Lake Valencia is the second largest lake in Venezuela, with fresh water that does not flow into the sea, and originates from a tectonic trench known as the Tacarigua Graben. Discover all the information about this important lake, its history, geography, climate and much more. Find out about the environmental and pollution problems it still faces today. …
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The Júcar River burst through the Tous reservoir, causing the largest flood in Spanish history at a rate of 16,000 cubic metres per second, killing more than 30 people. This flood was the most important in the history of Spain at that time, because people thought that the Tous reservoir was indestructible. The flood was called La …
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The Papaloapan River is an important river in Mexico that originates in Tuxtepec, in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla and Veracruz. Location and map of the Papaloapan River Specifically, it flows through the towns of San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec Oaxaca, Otatitlán, Tlacojalpan, Cosamaloapan, Tlacotalpan and Alvarado. It is a region of lush vegetation and varied flora, just …
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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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