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title: "Which is the longest river in the world?"  
description: "Which is the longest river in the world?"  
author: "Aniruddh Singh"  
published: 2018-01-22  
updated: 2024-02-23  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33454/which-is-the-longest-river-in-the-world  
category: "rivers"  
tags: ["rivers", "lakes and rivers"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Which is the longest river in the world?

Which is the longest [river in the world](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33449/which-are-the-most-polluted-river-in-the-world)?

## Answers

### Answer by Vaishali Aneja

**The [longest river](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33451/what-is-the-longest-river-in-the-united-states-what-are-some-interesting-facts-about-it) in the [world](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87368/the-mitrokhin-files-the-kgb-s-hidden-hand-in-world-affairs-part-1-infiltration) is the Nile River , which stretches approximately 6,650 Kilometers ( 4,130 miles) in length .It flows through northeastern Africa , primarily through Egypt and Sudan, and has been historically significant for the** [**civilization**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86380/india-s-industrialization-a-journey-from-harappan-civilization-to-modern-times) **along its banks.**

*Nile River is that it was crucial for the development of ancient Egyptian civilization .The annual* [*flooding*](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85584/role-of-climate-change-in-increasing-flood-frequency) *of the Nile deposited nutrient -rich silt onto the riverbanks , creating fertile soil for agriculture. This allowed Egyptians to thrive and develop one of the most advanced civilizations in history.* The Nile river is not only the longest river in the world , but it also holds a unique distinction as the only major river that flow from south to north . It originates from Lake Victoria in Uganda , flowing through multiple countries in northeastern Africa , including Sudan and Egypt , before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea . This northward flow defies the typical direction of river systems , adding to the intrigue and importance of the Nile throughout history.

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