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Yangtze
Location: China, Length: Approximately 6,300 km, Importance: Longest river in Asia, a key to China's economy, the Three Gorges Dam is located here.
Yenisei
Location: Russia, Length: Approximately 5,539 km, Importance: Largest river system flowing into the Arctic Ocean, major source of hydroelectric power.
Nile
Location: Northeast Africa, Length: 6,650 km, Importance: Longest river in the world, supports fertile agricultural region in Egypt.
Congo
Location: Africa, Length: 4,700 km, Importance: Second longest river in Africa, deep navigable river supporting transportation and hydropower.
Murray
Location: Australia, Length: 2,508 km, Importance: Australia's longest river, essential for irrigation and environment.
Amazon
Location: South America, Length: Approximately 6,400 km, Importance: Largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, contains vast biodiversity.
Euphrates
Location: Southwestern Asia, Length: Approximately 2,800 km, Importance: One of the most historically significant rivers, provides water for agriculture.
Rhine
Location: Europe, Length: Approximately 1,230 km, Importance: Major European transportation route, cultural significance, industrial and economic activities.
Rio Grande
Location: North America, Length: Approximately 3,051 km, Importance: Forms part of the US-Mexico border, essential for agriculture and water supply in the region.
Tigris
Location: Southwestern Asia, Length: Approximately 1,850 km, Importance: Together with the Euphrates, it defines Mesopotamia, a cradle of ancient civilizations.
Thames
Location: United Kingdom, Length: 346 km, Importance: Historically significant, flows through London, supports commerce and tourism.
Yellow River (Huang He)
Location: China, Length: Approximately 5,464 km, Importance: Second-longest river in China, cradle of Chinese civilization, significant for agriculture.
Zambezi
Location: Africa, Length: Approximately 2,574 km, Importance: Home to Victoria Falls, provides hydroelectric power and supports agriculture.
Volga
Location: Russia, Length: Approximately 3,530 km, Importance: Longest river in Europe, critical for hydroelectric power and water transport.
Loire
Location: France, Length: 1,006 km, Importance: Longest river in France, known for its vineyards, chateaux, and historical significance.
Mackenzie
Location: Canada, Length: Approximately 4,241 km, Importance: Canada's longest river, primary drainage system of Arctic Canada.
Mekong
Location: Southeast Asia, Length: Approximately 4,350 km, Importance: Vital for regional food supply and economy, known for its biodiversity.
Brahmaputra
Location: China, India, Bangladesh, Length: Approximately 3,848 km, Importance: Major role in irrigation and transportation, sacred river in Hinduism.
Seine
Location: France, Length: 777 km, Importance: Principal waterway within Paris, major tourist attraction, supports commercial shipping.
Ganges
Location: India and Bangladesh, Length: 2,525 km, Importance: Sacred river for Hindus, major source of irrigation and transportation.
Danube
Location: Europe, Length: Approximately 2,850 km, Importance: Europe's second-longest river, passes through 10 countries, significant for commerce and transportation.
Mississippi
Location: United States, Length: 3,730 km, Importance: One of the longest rivers in North America, major source of hydroelectric power.
Indus
Location: Tibet (China), India, Pakistan, Length: Approximately 3,180 km, Importance: Supports one of the world's ancient civilizations, vital for Pakistan's economy.
Niger
Location: West Africa, Length: Approximately 4,180 km, Importance: Principal river in West Africa, key for irrigation, fishing, and transportation.
Missouri
Location: United States, Length: Approximately 3,767 km, Importance: Longest river in North America, major tributary of the Mississippi River, essential for agriculture and transportation.
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