Rivers of the World

1. Rivers of the World

2. Amazon

3. Amazon • Located in South America • Runs through Brazil, Columbia, and Peru. • Approximately 4,000 miles long

4. Nile River

5. Nile River • Located in Africa • Runs through several countries Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi • Approximately 4,132 miles long

6. Mississippi River

7. Mississippi River • The Mississippi is located in North America. • It runs through several states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana • Approximately 2,320 miles long

8. Yangtze River

9. Yangtze River • Located in Asia • Almost runs through the entire country of China. • Approximately 3,915 miles long • It is the 3rd longest river in the world

10. Yenisei River

11. Yenisei River • The Yenisei River is in Russia • It is located in central Russia • It flows approximately 3,442 miles

12. Seas

13. Gulf of Mexico • Located in North America • Approximately 4,384 meters deep • Provides : shrimp, oysters, and many types of seafood

14. Mediterranean Sea • The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar • The deepest part recorded is 17,280 ft • Located between 3 continents: • Asia • Africa • Europe

15. Red Sea • Located between Africa and Asia • The deepest part of the Red Sea is 7254 ft • Has one of the worlds most flourishing ecosystems with a coral reef that covers about 1,240 mi

16. Caribbean Sea • Located between North America and South America • Home to some of the world best beaches and full of history such as: • Pirates • Explorers • Ancient Civilizations

17. South China • Located off the coast of several Asian countries • About 18,000 feet deep • Researchers say that a large oil reserve lies beneath its floor.