7 Unique Rivers In the World

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7 Unique Rivers in the World.

We already know that the earth consists of 29% of land and 71% of water. When we talk of water, we are talking about lakes, streams, seas, oceans, and rivers. While rivers are generally a sight to behold, there are some with bizarre tales. Let’s take a look at 7 unique rivers in the world.

Hwang Ho or Huang He (Yellow River)

Also known as the Yellow River, is most times referred to as the cradle of Chinese civilization. It is the second longest river in China, the first being the Yangtze River.

It is known as the Yellow River because it got its name from its colour which is muddy in nature. The River is also nicknamed “River of Sorrow” because it is one of the world’s most deadly rivers during floods.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Known as an underground river, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is found in the Philippines. Research shows that there’s a cave dome measuring 300 m (980 ft) above the underground river, rock formations, large bats, a deep water hole in the river, more river channels, and another deep cave, as well as marine creatures and more.

Rio Negro (Amazon)

Rio Negro looks black from a distance but it is actually dark blue. It is the largest blackwater river in the world and is also the largest left tributary of the Amazon River in South America– it connects to the Amazon River as seen above.

The Triveni Sangam

The Triveni Sangam is a place in India where three rivers meet: the Saraswati, Yamuna, and Ganga (Ganges). The Yamuna and Ganga are highly revered and regarded as sacred in India. Each river maintains its colour and characteristic at the meeting point. The Ganga is shallow, forceful, and clear while the Yamuna is deep, calm, and greenish. The Saraswati is mystical, but there is a belief that it flows beneath the surface.

Roe River

The Roe River is recorded by the Guinness book of records as the shortest river in the world. It has a depth of 201ft which flows in Montana, US between the Giant springs and Missouri River.

The Nile River

Located in the North eastern part of Africa, the river Nile is said to the longest river in the world. However, there’s been a debate concerning this as some claim that the Amazon is longer.

When the River Nile is mentioned, almost everyone associates it with Egypt. Turns out that it actually flows through 11 countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, and of course, Egypt.

The River has played an important role in everyday lives throughout history as early Egyptians depended on it for transportation, food, and water– and so it is even to date. The Nile is also home to several water creatures such as fish, hippos, and crocodiles.

The Amazon River

Regarded as the largest river in the world as a result of its volume of water it carries, the Amazon River runs through tropical forests in South America. The river is responsible for supplying 20% of oceans freshwater. It houses both humans and several species of creatures. These include all sorts of snakes, frogs, fishes and even extremely rare creatures like the Pink Dolphins commonly known as boto.

There you go, 7 Unique Rivers in the World! Amazing fun facts, right? What do you think? Are these places you’d like to visit? Drop your comments.

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