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Is the Nile river the longest river in the world?

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W. Mocroft

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W. Mocroft, Philanthropist, Master Degree in International Business, Las Vegas

Answered Nov 30, 2020

Yes. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. Some people believe that the Amazon River is the longest river, but it is not. The Nile River holds this title. However, the measurements of the rivers are very close, which is why some may believe it is the longest river.

The Nile River measures 6,650 kilometers long. The Amazon River is right behind it at 6,575. The source of the Nile River is the Kagera River. This River flows through many countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. Along with being the longest river in the world, the Nile River is important because it was one of the first places of civilization.

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Answered Nov 22, 2020

Yes. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. Some people believe that the Amazon River is the longest river, but it is not. The Nile River holds this title. However, the measurements of the rivers are very close, which is why some may believe it is the longest river. The Nile River measures at 6,650 kilometres long. The Amazon River is right behind it at 6,575. The source of the Nile River is the Kagera River. This River flows through many countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. Along with being the longest river in the world, the Nile River is important because it was one of the first places of civilization.
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Answered Nov 18, 2020

The Nile river still holds the record of the longest river in the world. The Nile river flows through the tropical climate of eastern Africa and into the Mediterranean Sea; the length of the Nile river, according to the U.S. national park service, is 4135 miles (6,650 kilometers). The Nile River is unique because it flows north while others flow south. Amazon river is also a large river; it is recognized to be the second-longest river with 4,086 miles (6575 kilometers). River Yangtze length in a mile is about 3,917 miles (6,300 kilometers). River Mississippi is also a popular long river that runs for 3,902 miles, which are 6275 kilometers.
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Answered Nov 03, 2020

The correct answer to this question is yes. Many people think the Amazon River is the river in the world, but the Nile River is truly the longest river in the world. It is a close win for the Nile River, as it is 6,650 kilometers long. It beats out the Amazon River, which is 6,575 kilometers. The river starts at the Kagera, which is the source of the river. The Nile River is located in Africa, and along with being the longest river in the world, the Nile River is one of a kind because it flows north, while other rivers flow south.
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Bergeront Tiffney

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Answered Oct 28, 2020

There are a lot of people who are a bit unsure now if the Nile River still holds the world record for the longest river in the world. This starts from Eastern Africa going into the Mediterranean Sea. One thing that you should know about this even though the Amazon River is considered to be the longest river in terms of volume, the Nile River is still the longest in terms of length. Even though there are still some ongoing debates about this, it should be remembered that for a lot of centuries, the Nile River was considered to be the longest. It has two tributaries namely the Blue Nile and the White Nile.
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