7 Countries with highest number of rivers

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 26, 2024

There is a theory suggesting that ancient civilizations were often located near rivers or other water bodies. Rivers serve as the lifeline of an ecosystem, making them a crucial natural resource for many living beings that rely on them for food, water, and other necessities.

Russia

With the largest land size, Russia has also the highest number of rivers including, Volga, Lena and Ob

Brazil

The largest river in the world, the Amazon is in Brazil and its many tributaries dominate Brazil's river systems.

China

Major rivers in China are the Yangtze, Yellow River, and numerous others which make China rich in river systems.

United States

Rivers like the Mississippi, and Missouri River systems, Columbia River and many such make the United States full of rivers

India

Ganga, Godavari, Brahmaputra and several others make up the huge river system in India, which also have religious and cultural significance.

Canada

Mackenzie River, the Yukon River and many such rivers make up a huge network of rivers in the country, especially in the northern region.

Indonesia

Various rivers like Kapuas, Mahakam and several others make up the river system in Indonesia

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