How Well Do You Know About The Rivers Of South America?

The Amazon River is the longest river in South America, spanning approximately 6,400 kilometers. It is also the largest river by discharge volume in the world.

The Amazon River is not only the longest but also the widest river in the world. During the rainy season, it can reach a width of more than 11 kilometers.

The Amazon River has the largest drainage basin in the world, covering an area of approximately 7,050,000 square kilometers. It drains water from seven countries in South America.

The Amazon River has an extensive system of tributaries and branches, with more than 1,100 tributaries. It forms the largest drainage basin in the world.

The Rio de la Plata or River Plate forms part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay. 

Caño Cristales in Colombia's Serranìa de la Macarena National Park is dubbed the “river of five colors," “liquid rainbow," or "melted rainbow" because of the many hues you can see beneath its clear waters.

The Arauca River is the northernmost tributary of the Orinoco River Basin. It originates in the Andes and much of its 1,001 km length forms the border between Colombia and Venezuela.

Iguaçu River river that flows through Santa Catarina and Paraná states in southern Brazil and is known chiefly for the spectacular Iguaçu Falls

The Paraguay River flows through the Pantanal, which is the world's largest tropical wetland. It is a diverse and important ecosystem, home to numerous species of wildlife.

The Orinoco River is known for its colorful and mesmerizingly patterned riverbeds. It is one of the longest rivers in South America, flowing approximately 2,140 kilometers.