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• Location: Kech District, Balochistan.
• River: Dasht River.
• Completed: July 2006.
• Impounding began: August 2006.
• Commissioned by: WAPDA in 2001.
• Purpose: Water supply for Gwadar and irrigation.
• Length: 3,350 ft (1,020 m).

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• The Ganges–Brahmaputra river system forms the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta, the largest delta in the world.
• It is located mainly in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, along the Bay of Bengal.
• The delta is formed by sediments deposited by rivers flowing from the Himalayas toward the sea.
• The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, lies within this delta region.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Colorado River → Located in the United States.
• It flows mainly through the southwestern USA.
• It flows through seven states.
• It is known for carving out the Grand Canyon.
• Length: 1,450 mi (2,330 km)

Explanation

• The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia.
• It is the third-longest river in the world.
• It stretches over 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles).

Additional information:

• The smallest river in China is the Qian River.
• It is part of the Xi River system.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

Additional information:

Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026

Explanation

• The world second longest river is Amazon.

Additional information:

• South America: Amazon River – Longest river.
• United States (USA): Mississippi River – Longest river.
• Asia: Yangtze River – Longest river.
• Europe: Volga River – Longest river.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

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• The Nile River originates mainly from Lake Victoria (White Nile).
• It has two main tributaries: White Nile and Blue Nile.
• The Blue Nile starts from Lake Tana.
• Both rivers meet at Khartoum (Sudan).

Additional information:

• Total Length: ~6,650 km
• Outflow: Mediterranean Sea
• The Nile is the longest river in the world.
• Egypt is called the “Gift of the Nile” because it depends heavily on it.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• The Volga River is the longest river in Europe,
• It is with a length of approximately 3,531 km (2,194 miles).
• It flows entirely through Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea.

Additional information:

• Danube – 2,857 km (Flows through 10 countries)
• Ural – 2,428 km (Russia & Kazakhstan)
• Dnieper – 2,201 km (Russia, Belarus & Ukraine)
• Don – 1,950 km (Russia)

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Volga is the main river of Russia.
• As the longest river in Europe,
• Spans approximately 3,530 kilometers
• National river of Russia
• It flows through central Russia and drains into the Caspian Sea.
• It serves as a vital waterway for many of Russia's largest cities.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The Roe River is considered the smallest river in the world.
• It is located in Montana, United States.
• Its length is only about 61 meters (approx.).
• It flows between Giant Springs and the Missouri River.
• It is officially recorded in Guinness World Records.

Additional information:

• The Amazon River is considered the largest river in the world by water flow volume.
• It is located in South America, mainly Brazil.

Last verified on 25-06-2026