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List of river systems by length

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List of river systems by length

This is a list of the longest rivers on Earth. It includes river systems over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) in length.

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· List of river systems longer than 1,000 km
1.
1.
Rank
1.
River
Nile–White Nile–Kagera–Nyabarongo–Mwogo–Rukarara
Length (km)
6,650(7,088)
Length (miles)
4,130(4,404)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
3,254,555
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,490
Outflow
Mediterranean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Egypt, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan
2.
2.
Rank
2.
River
Amazon–Ucayali–Tambo–Ene–Mantaro
Length (km)
6,400(6,575)
Length (miles)
3,976(4,086)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
7,000,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
230,000
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana
3.
3.
Rank
3.
River
Yangtze–Jinsha–Tongtian–Dangqu (Chang Jiang)
Length (km)
6,300(6,418)
Length (miles)
3,917(3,988)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,970,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
31,900
Outflow
East China Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
4.
4.
Rank
4.
River
Mississippi–Missouri–Jefferson–Beaverhead–Red Rock–Hell Roaring
Length (km)
6,275
Length (miles)
3,902
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
3,248,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
21,300
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States (98.5%), Canada (1.5%)
5.
5.
Rank
5.
River
Yenisey–Angara–Selenga–Ider
Length (km)
5,539
Length (miles)
3,445
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
2,580,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
20,200
Outflow
Kara Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia (97%), Mongolia (2.9%)
6.
6.
Rank
6.
River
Yellow River (Huang He)
Length (km)
5,464
Length (miles)
3,395
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
752,546
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,571
Outflow
Bohai Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
7.
7.
Rank
7.
River
Ob–Irtysh
Length (km)
5,410
Length (miles)
3,364
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
2,990,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
13,100
Outflow
Gulf of Ob
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia
8.
8.
Rank
8.
River
Río de la Plata–Paraná–Rio Grande
Length (km)
4,880
Length (miles)
3,030
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
3,182,064
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
27,225
Outflow
Río de la Plata
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil (46.7%), Argentina (27.7%), Paraguay (13.5%), Bolivia (8.3%), Uruguay (3.8%)
9.
9.
Rank
9.
River
Congo–Lualaba-Luvua-Luapula-Chambeshi(Zaïre)
Length (km)
4,700
Length (miles)
2,922
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
3,680,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
41,400
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Cameroon, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda
10.
10.
Rank
10.
River
Amur–Argun (Heilong Jiang)
Length (km)
4,444
Length (miles)
2,763
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,855,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
12,360
Outflow
Sea of Okhotsk
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, China, Mongolia
11.
11.
Rank
11.
River
Lena
Length (km)
4,400
Length (miles)
2,736
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
2,490,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
18,300
Outflow
Laptev Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
12.
12.
Rank
12.
River
Mekong (Lancang Jiang)
Length (km)
4,350
Length (miles)
2,705
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
810,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
16,010
Outflow
South China Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
13.
13.
Rank
13.
River
Mackenzie–Slave–Peace–Finlay
Length (km)
4,241
Length (miles)
2,637
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,805,200
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
9,800
Outflow
Beaufort Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
14.
14.
Rank
14.
River
Niger
Length (km)
4,200
Length (miles)
2,611
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
2,117,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
8,570
Outflow
Gulf of Guinea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Nigeria (26.6%), Mali (25.6%), Niger (23.6%), Algeria (7.6%), Guinea (4.5%), Cameroon (4.2%), Burkina Faso (3.9%), Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Chad
15.
15.
Rank
15.
River
Brahmaputra–Yarlung Tsangpo
Length (km)
3,969
Length (miles)
2,466
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
712,035
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
27,000
Outflow
Ganges
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India (58.0%), China (19.7%), Nepal (9.0%), Bangladesh (6.6%), Disputed India/China (4.2%), Bhutan (2.4%)
16.
16.
Rank
16.
River
Murray–Darling–Culgoa–Balonne–Condamine
Length (km)
3,672
Length (miles)
2,282
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,061,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
767
Outflow
Southern Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
17.
17.
Rank
17.
River
Tocantins–Araguaia
Length (km)
3,650
Length (miles)
2,270
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
950,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
17,600
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean (Marajó Bay), Amazon Delta
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
18.
18.
Rank
18.
River
Volga
Length (km)
3,645
Length (miles)
2,266
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,380,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
8,380
Outflow
Caspian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
19.
19.
Rank
19.
River
Shatt al-Arab–Euphrates–Murat
Length (km)
3,596
Length (miles)
2,236
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
938,173
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,350
Outflow
Persian Gulf
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Iran
20.
20.
Rank
20.
River
Madeira–Mamoré–Grande–Caine–Rocha
Length (km)
3,380
Length (miles)
2,100
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,485,200
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
31,200
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru
21.
21.
Rank
21.
River
Purús
Length (km)
3,211
Length (miles)
1,995
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
376,600
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
11,207
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Peru
22.
22.
Rank
22.
River
Yukon
Length (km)
3,185
Length (miles)
1,980
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
854,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7,000
Outflow
Bering Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States (59.8%), Canada (40.2%)
23.
23.
Rank
23.
River
Indus–Sênggê Zangbo
Length (km)
3,180
Length (miles)
1,976
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,081,718
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,533
Outflow
Arabian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Pakistan (93%), India and China
24.
24.
Rank
24.
River
São Francisco
Length (km)
3,180*(2,900)
Length (miles)
1,976*(1,802)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
610,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,300
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
25.
25.
Rank
25.
River
Syr Darya–Naryn
Length (km)
3,078
Length (miles)
1,913
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
219,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
703
Outflow
Aral Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
26.
26.
Rank
26.
River
Salween (Nu Jiang)
Length (km)
3,060
Length (miles)
1,901
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
324,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,700
Outflow
Andaman Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China (52.4%), Myanmar (43.9%), Thailand (3.7%)
27.
27.
Rank
27.
River
Saint Lawrence–Niagara–Detroit–Saint Clair–Saint Marys–Saint Louis–North (Great Lakes)
Length (km)
3,058
Length (miles)
1,900
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,030,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
12,500
Outflow
Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada (52.1%), United States (47.9%)
28.
28.
Rank
28.
River
Rio Grande
Length (km)
3,057
Length (miles)
1,900
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
570,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
82
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States (52.1%), Mexico (47.9%)
29.
29.
Rank
29.
River
Lower Tunguska
Length (km)
2,989
Length (miles)
1,857
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
473,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,600
Outflow
Yenisei
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
30.
30.
Rank
30.
River
Colorado-Green (western U.S.)
Length (km)
2,945
Length (miles)
1,830
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
390,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,200
Outflow
Gulf of California
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States, Mexico
31.
31.
Rank
31.
River
Danube–Breg (Donau, Dunăre, Duna, Dunav, Dunaj)
Length (km)
2,888*
Length (miles)
1,795*
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
801,463
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,452
Outflow
Black Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Romania (28.9%), Hungary (11.7%), Austria (10.3%), Serbia (10.3%), Germany (7.5%), Slovakia (5.8%), Bulgaria (5.2%), Croatia (4.5%), Ukraine (3.8%), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovenia
32.
32.
Rank
32.
River
Irrawaddy River–N'Mai River–Dulong River–Kelaoluo–Gada Qu
Length (km)
2,809*
Length (miles)
1,745.8*
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
404,200*
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
15,112
Outflow
Andaman Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China, Myanmar
33.
33.
Rank
33.
River
Zambezi (Zambesi)
Length (km)
2,740*
Length (miles)
1,703*
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,330,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,880
Outflow
Mozambique Channel
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Zambia (41.6%), Angola (18.4%), Zimbabwe (15.6%), Mozambique (11.8%), Malawi (8.0%), Tanzania (2.0%), Namibia, Botswana
34.
34.
Rank
34.
River
Vilyuy
Length (km)
2,720
Length (miles)
1,700
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
454,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,480
Outflow
Lena
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
35.
35.
Rank
35.
River
Padma-Ganges-Alaknanda (Ganga)
Length (km)
2,704
Length (miles)
1,690
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,024,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
16,000
Outflow
Bay of Bengal
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India, Bangladesh, Nepal
36.
36.
Rank
36.
River
Amu Darya–Panj
Length (km)
2,620
Length (miles)
1,628
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
534,739
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,400
Outflow
Aral Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan
37.
37.
Rank
37.
River
Japurá (Caquetá)
Length (km)
2,615*
Length (miles)
1,625*
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
289,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
18,122
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Colombia
38.
38.
Rank
38.
River
Nelson–Saskatchewan–South Saskatchewan–Bow
Length (km)
2,570
Length (miles)
1,597
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,111,890
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,500
Outflow
Hudson Bay
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada, United States
39.
39.
Rank
39.
River
Paraguay (Rio Paraguay)
Length (km)
2,549
Length (miles)
1,584
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
900,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,300
Outflow
Paraná
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina
40.
40.
Rank
40.
River
Kolyma
Length (km)
2,513
Length (miles)
1,562
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
647,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,100
Outflow
East Siberian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
41.
41.
Rank
41.
River
Pilcomayo
Length (km)
2,500
Length (miles)
1,553
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
270,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
200
Outflow
Paraguay
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia
42.
42.
Rank
42.
River
Upper Ob–Katun
Length (km)
2,490
Length (miles)
1,547
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,040,000
Outflow
Ob
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
43.
43.
Rank
43.
River
Ishim
Length (km)
2,450
Length (miles)
1,522
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
177,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
56
Outflow
Irtysh
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Kazakhstan, Russia
44.
44.
Rank
44.
River
Orange
Length (km)
2,432
Length (miles)
1,511
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
973,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
365
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho
45.
45.
Rank
45.
River
Ural
Length (km)
2,428
Length (miles)
1,509
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
237,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
475
Outflow
Caspian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Kazakhstan
46.
46.
Rank
46.
River
Juruá
Length (km)
2,410
Length (miles)
1,499
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
190,573
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,004
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Peru, Brazil
47.
47.
Rank
47.
River
Arkansas
Length (km)
2,348
Length (miles)
1,459
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
505,000(435,122)
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,066
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
48.
48.
Rank
48.
River
Songhua
Length (km)
2,309
Length (miles)
1,435
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
557,180
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,410
Outflow
Amur
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
49.
49.
Rank
49.
River
Olenyok
Length (km)
2,292
Length (miles)
1,424
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
219,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,210
Outflow
Laptev Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
50.
50.
Rank
50.
River
Dnieper
Length (km)
2,287
Length (miles)
1,421
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
516,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,670
Outflow
Black Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ukraine, Belarus, Russia
51.
51.
Rank
51.
River
Aldan
Length (km)
2,273
Length (miles)
1,412
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
729,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,501
Outflow
Lena
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
52.
52.
Rank
52.
River
Ubangi–Uele
Length (km)
2,270
Length (miles)
1,410
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
651,915
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,936
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo
53.
53.
Rank
53.
River
Negro
Length (km)
2,250
Length (miles)
1,398
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
720,114
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
34,573
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia
53.
53.
Rank
53.
River
Columbia-Snake
Length (km)
2,250
Length (miles)
1,398
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
671,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7,500
Outflow
Pacific Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada (30%), United States (70%)
55.
55.
Rank
55.
River
Tapajós-Teles Pires
Length (km)
2,210
Length (miles)
1,290
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
494,254
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
13,540
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
56.
56.
Rank
56.
River
Pearl–Xi-Xun-Qian-Hongshui-Nanpan
Length (km)
2,200
Length (miles)
1,376
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
437,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
10,700
Outflow
South China Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China (98.5%), Vietnam (1.5%)
57.
57.
Rank
57.
River
Red (USA)
Length (km)
2,188
Length (miles)
1,360
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
78,592
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
875
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
58.
58.
Rank
58.
River
Kasai
Length (km)
2,153
Length (miles)
1,338
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
880,200
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
10,000
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo
59.
59.
Rank
59.
River
Ohio–Allegheny
Length (km)
2,102
Length (miles)
1,306
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
490,603
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7,957
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
60.
60.
Rank
60.
River
Orinoco
Length (km)
2,101
Length (miles)
1,306
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,014,797
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
39,000
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana
61.
61.
Rank
61.
River
Tarim
Length (km)
2,100
Length (miles)
1,305
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
1,020,000
Outflow
Lop Nur
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
61.
61.
Rank
61.
River
Xingu
Length (km)
2,100
Length (miles)
1,305
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
520,292
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
10,023
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
63.
63.
Rank
63.
River
Jubba–Shebelle
Length (km)
2,064
Length (miles)
1,282
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
749,000
Outflow
Indian Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia, Somalia
64.
64.
Rank
64.
River
Brazos-Double Mountain Fork-North Fork-Blackwater Draw
Length (km)
2,060
Length (miles)
1,280
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
116,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
237.5
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
65.
65.
Rank
65.
River
Northern Salado
Length (km)
2,010
Length (miles)
1,249
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
203,000
Outflow
Paraná
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Argentina
66.
66.
Rank
66.
River
Içá (Putumayo)
Length (km)
2,005
Length (miles)
1,246
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
120,545
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
8,520
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador
67.
67.
Rank
67.
River
Vitim
Length (km)
1,978
Length (miles)
1,229
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
225,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,937
Outflow
Lena
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
68.
68.
Rank
68.
River
Chenab
Length (km)
1,974
Length (miles)
675
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
160,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
977.3
Outflow
Indus
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India, Pakistan
69.
69.
Rank
69.
River
Tigris
Length (km)
1,950
Length (miles)
1,212
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
375,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,014
Outflow
Shatt al-Arab
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran
70.
70.
Rank
70.
River
Don
Length (km)
1,870
Length (miles)
1,162
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
425,600
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
935
Outflow
Sea of Azov
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Ukraine
71.
71.
Rank
71.
River
Stony Tunguska
Length (km)
1,865
Length (miles)
1,159
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
240,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,750
Outflow
Yenisey
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
72.
72.
Rank
72.
River
Pechora
Length (km)
1,809
Length (miles)
1,124
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
312,041
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,823
Outflow
Barents Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
73.
73.
Rank
73.
River
Kama
Length (km)
1,805
Length (miles)
1,122
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
507,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,100
Outflow
Volga
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
74.
74.
Rank
74.
River
Limpopo
Length (km)
1,800
Length (miles)
1,118
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
413,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
313.4
Outflow
Indian Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana
75.
75.
Rank
75.
River
Chulym
Length (km)
1,799
Length (miles)
1,118
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
134,000
Outflow
Ob
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
76.
76.
Rank
76.
River
Guaviare
Length (km)
1,760
Length (miles)
1,090
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
151,607
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7,529
Outflow
Orinoco
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Colombia
77
77
Rank
77
River
Marañón
Length (km)
1,737
Length (miles)
1,079
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
364,873
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
16,708
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Peru
78.
78.
Rank
78.
River
Indigirka
Length (km)
1,726
Length (miles)
1,072
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
360,400
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,810
Outflow
East Siberian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
79.
79.
Rank
79.
River
Platte
Length (km)
1,690
Length (miles)
1,050
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
219,900
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
199.3
Outflow
Missouri
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
80.
80.
Rank
80.
River
Senegal
Length (km)
1,641
Length (miles)
1,020
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
419,659
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
680
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania
81.
81.
Rank
81.
River
Khatanga–Kotuy
Length (km)
1,636
Length (miles)
1,017
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
364,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,200
Outflow
Laptev Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
82.
82.
Rank
82.
River
Upper Jubba-Ganale Dorya
Length (km)
1,634
Length (miles)
1,015
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
214,441
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
316
Outflow
Jubba River
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia (69%), Somalia (27%), Kenya (5%)
83.
83.
Rank
83.
River
Uruguay
Length (km)
1,610
Length (miles)
1,000
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
353,451
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7,058
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil
84.
84.
Rank
84.
River
Churchill
Length (km)
1,609
Length (miles)
1,000
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
281,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,200
Outflow
Hudson Bay
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
85.
85.
Rank
85.
River
Blue Nile
Length (km)
1,600
Length (miles)
994
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
326,400
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,548
Outflow
Nile
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia, Sudan
85.
85.
Rank
85.
River
Okavango (Cubango)
Length (km)
1,600
Length (miles)
994
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
530,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
475
Outflow
Okavango Delta
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Namibia, Angola, Botswana
85.
85.
Rank
85.
River
Volta
Length (km)
1,600
Length (miles)
994
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
407,093
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,210
Outflow
Gulf of Guinea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ghana, Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin
88.
88.
Rank
88.
River
Beni
Length (km)
1,599
Length (miles)
994
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
283,350
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
8,900
Outflow
Madeira
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Bolivia
89.
89.
Rank
89.
River
Shilka-Onon
Length (km)
1,592
Length (miles)
989
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
206,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
440
Outflow
Amur
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia (86%), Mongolia (14%)
90.
90.
Rank
90.
River
Tobol
Length (km)
1,591
Length (miles)
989
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
426,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
805
Outflow
Irtysh
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Kazakhstan, Russia
91.
91.
Rank
91.
River
Alazeya
Length (km)
1,590
Length (miles)
988
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
64,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
320
Outflow
East Siberian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
92.
92.
Rank
92.
River
Kafue
Length (km)
1,576
Length (miles)
979
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
155,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
320
Outflow
Zambezi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Zambia (99.6%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.4%)
93.
93.
Rank
93.
River
Yalong
Length (km)
1,571
Length (miles)
976
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
128,444
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,810
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
94.
94.
Rank
94.
River
Magdalena
Length (km)
1,550
Length (miles)
963
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
263,858
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
8,058
Outflow
Caribbean Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Colombia
95.
95.
Rank
95.
River
Han
Length (km)
1,532
Length (miles)
952
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
174,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,632
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
96.
96.
Rank
96.
River
Kura/Mt'k'vari
Length (km)
1,515
Length (miles)
941
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
188,400
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
575
Outflow
Caspian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan
97.
97.
Rank
97.
River
Oka
Length (km)
1,500
Length (miles)
932
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
245,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,310
Outflow
Volga
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
97.
97.
Rank
97.
River
Upper Murray
Length (km)
1,500
Length (miles)
932
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
260,000
Outflow
Lower Murray
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
99.
99.
Rank
99.
River
Yana-Sartang
Length (km)
1,492
Length (miles)
927
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
238,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,110
Outflow
Laptev Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
100.
100.
Rank
100.
River
Pecos
Length (km)
1,490
Length (miles)
926
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
115,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7.5
Outflow
Rio Grande
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
101.
101.
Rank
101.
River
Murrumbidgee River
Length (km)
1,485
Length (miles)
923
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
84,917
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
120
Outflow
Murray River
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
102.
102.
Rank
102.
River
Upper Yenisey–Little Yenisey (Kaa-Hem)
Length (km)
1,480
Length (miles)
920
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
360,000
Outflow
Yenisey
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Mongolia
103.
103.
Rank
103.
River
Godavari
Length (km)
1,465
Length (miles)
910
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
312,812
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,061
Outflow
Bay of Bengal
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India
104.
104.
Rank
104.
River
Sangha-Ngoko-Dja
Length (km)
1,459
Length (miles)
907
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
233,740
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Cameroon (45%), Republic of Congo (31%), Central African Republic (25%)
105.
105.
Rank
105.
River
Vaal
Length (km)
1,458
Length (miles)
906
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
196,438
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
125
Outflow
Orange
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
South Africa
106.
106.
Rank
106.
River
Sutlej
Length (km)
1,450
Length (miles)
900
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
395,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,946.66
Outflow
Chenab
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China, India, Pakistan
107.
107.
Rank
107.
River
Ili (Yili)
Length (km)
1,439
Length (miles)
870
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
140,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
480
Outflow
Lake Balkhash
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China, Kazakhstan
108.
108.
Rank
108.
River
Olyokma
Length (km)
1,436
Length (miles)
892
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
210,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,110
Outflow
Lena
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
109.
109.
Rank
109.
River
Upper Columbia
Length (km)
1,430
Length (miles)
889
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
292,316
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,364
Outflow
Columbia
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States, Canada
110.
110.
Rank
110.
River
Upper Tocantins
Length (km)
1,427
Length (miles)
887
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
310,000
Outflow
Tocantins
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
111.
111.
Rank
111.
River
Belaya
Length (km)
1,420
Length (miles)
882
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
142,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
858
Outflow
Kama
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
111.
111.
Rank
111.
River
Cooper–Barcoo
Length (km)
1,420
Length (miles)
880
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
297,950
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
36
Outflow
Lake Eyre
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
113.
113.
Rank
113.
River
Dniester
Length (km)
1,411 (1,352)
Length (miles)
877 (840)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
72,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
310
Outflow
Black Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ukraine, Moldova
114.
114.
Rank
114.
River
Taz
Length (km)
1,401
Length (miles)
871
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
150,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,450
Outflow
Taz Estuary
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
115.
115.
Rank
115.
River
Benue
Length (km)
1,400
Length (miles)
870
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
319,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,477
Outflow
Niger
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Cameroon, Nigeria
115.
115.
Rank
115.
River
Chari
Length (km)
1,400
Length (miles)
870
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
548,747
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,059
Outflow
Lake Chad
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria
115.
115.
Rank
115.
River
Parnaíba
Length (km)
1,400
Length (miles)
870
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
344,112
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
115.
115.
Rank
115.
River
Warburton–Georgina
Length (km)
1,400
Length (miles)
870
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
408,005
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
60
Outflow
Lake Eyre
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
119.
119.
Rank
119.
River
Colorado (Texas)
Length (km)
1,387
Length (miles)
862
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
103,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
73.9
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
120.
120.
Rank
120.
River
Yamuna
Length (km)
1,376
Length (miles)
855
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
366,223
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,950
Outflow
Ganges
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India
121.
121.
Rank
121.
River
Apaporis
Length (km)
1,370
Length (miles)
851
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
57,430.6
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,092
Outflow
Japurá
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Colombia (93%), Brazil (7%),
121.
121.
Rank
121.
River
Nen (Nonni)
Length (km)
1,370
Length (miles)
851
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
270,000
Outflow
Songhua
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
121.
121.
Rank
121.
River
Vyatka
Length (km)
1,370
Length (miles)
851
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
129,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
890
Outflow
Kama
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
124.
124.
Rank
124.
River
Fraser
Length (km)
1,368
Length (miles)
850
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
220,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,475
Outflow
Pacific Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada, United States
125.
125.
Rank
125.
River
Grande
Length (km)
1,360
Length (miles)
845
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
143,000
Outflow
Paraná
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
126.
126.
Rank
126.
River
Kızıl River
Length (km)
1,355
Length (miles)
734
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
115,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
400
Outflow
Black Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Turkey
127.
127.
Rank
127.
River
Madre de Dios
Length (km)
1,347
Length (miles)
837
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
125,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,915
Outflow
Beni
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Peru, Bolivia
128.
128.
Rank
128.
River
Liao-Xiliao-Laoha
Length (km)
1,345
Length (miles)
836
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
232,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
500
Outflow
Bohai Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
129.
129.
Rank
129.
River
Lachlan River
Length (km)
1,339
Length (miles)
832
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
84,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
49
Outflow
Murrumbidgee River
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
130.
130.
Rank
130.
River
Narmada
Length (km)
1,333
Length (miles)
828
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
98,796
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,447
Outflow
Arabian Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India
131.
131.
Rank
131.
River
Hai
Length (km)
1,329
Length (miles)
826
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
318,200
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
717
Outflow
Bohai Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
132.
132.
Rank
132.
River
Branco-Uraricoera
Length (km)
1,326
Length (miles)
824
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
192,393
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,469
Outflow
Rio Negro
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil (96%), Guyana (7%), Venezuela (1%)
133.
133.
Rank
133.
River
Iguaçu
Length (km)
1,320
Length (miles)
820
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
67,537
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,746
Outflow
Paraná
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Argentina
134.
134.
Rank
134.
River
Taseyeva-Chuna
Length (km)
1,319
Length (miles)
820
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
128,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
740
Outflow
Angara
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
135.
135.
Rank
135.
River
Javari
Length (km)
1,309
Length (miles)
814
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
109,680
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,225
Outflow
Amazon
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil (78%), Peru (22%)
136.
136.
Rank
136.
River
Northern Dvina–Sukhona
Length (km)
1,302
Length (miles)
809
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
350,496
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,416
Outflow
White Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
137.
137.
Rank
137.
River
Inírida
Length (km)
1,300
Length (miles)
808
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
53,816.9
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,385
Outflow
Guaviare
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Colombia
137.
137.
Rank
137.
River
Iriri
Length (km)
1,300
Length (miles)
808
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
141,943
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,028
Outflow
Xingu
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
137.
137.
Rank
137.
River
Neva-Vuoksi
Length (km)
1,300
Length (miles)
808
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
282,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,628
Outflow
Gulf of Finland
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Finland, Belarus
140.
140.
Rank
140.
River
Ruki
Length (km)
1,296
Length (miles)
805
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
173,800
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,450
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo
141.
141.
Rank
141.
River
Krishna
Length (km)
1,290
Length (miles)
800
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
258,948
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,213
Outflow
Bay of Bengal
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India
142.
142.
Rank
142.
River
Lomami
Length (km)
1,280
Length (miles)
795
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
110,000
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo
143.
143.
Rank
143.
River
Ottawa
Length (km)
1,271
Length (miles)
790
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
146,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,950
Outflow
Saint Lawrence
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
144.
144.
Rank
144.
River
Rio Grande de Santiago-Lerma
Length (km)
1,270
Length (miles)
789
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
119,543
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
320
Outflow
Pacific Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mexico
145.
145.
Rank
145.
River
Guaporé (Itenez)
Length (km)
1,260
Length (miles)
780
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
341,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,430
Outflow
Mamoré
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil, Bolivia
146.
146.
Rank
146.
River
Red (Canada)-Assiniboine-Souris
Length (km)
1,260
Length (miles)
780
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
287,500
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
244
Outflow
Lake Winnipeg
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada (56%), US (44%)
147.
147.
Rank
147.
River
Elbe–Vltava
Length (km)
1,252
Length (miles)
778
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
148,268
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
711
Outflow
North Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Germany, Czech Republic
148.
148.
Rank
148.
River
Zeya
Length (km)
1,242
Length (miles)
772
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
233,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,810
Outflow
Amur
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
149.
149.
Rank
149.
River
Juruena
Length (km)
1,240
Length (miles)
771
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
192,628
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,936.7
Outflow
Tapajós
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
150.
150.
Rank
150.
River
Upper Mississippi
Length (km)
1,236
Length (miles)
768
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
450,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,800
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
151.
151.
Rank
151.
River
Rhine
Length (km)
1,233
Length (miles)
768
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
185,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,330
Outflow
North Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Germany (57.3%), Switzerland (15.1%), Netherlands (12.3%), France (12.2%), Luxembourg (1.4%), Austria (1.3%), Belgium (0.4%), Liechtenstein (0.1%), Italy (0.03%)
152.
152.
Rank
152.
River
Athabasca
Length (km)
1,231
Length (miles)
765
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
95,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
783
Outflow
Mackenzie
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
153.
153.
Rank
153.
River
Markha
Length (km)
1,231
Length (miles)
765
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
99,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
405
Outflow
Vilyuy
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
154.
154.
Rank
154.
River
Canadian
Length (km)
1,223
Length (miles)
760
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
123,220
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
182.2
Outflow
Arkansas
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
155.
155.
Rank
155.
River
North Saskatchewan
Length (km)
1,220
Length (miles)
758
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
122,800
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
238
Outflow
Saskatchewan
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
156.
156.
Rank
156.
River
Kansas-Republican
Length (km)
1,218
Length (miles)
757
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
155,690
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
205
Outflow
Missouri
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
US
157.
157.
Rank
157.
River
Vistula–Narew-Bug
Length (km)
1,213
Length (miles)
754
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
194,424
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,080
Outflow
Baltic Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Poland, Belarus, Ukraine
158.
158.
Rank
158.
River
Awash
Length (km)
1,200
Length (miles)
746
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
69,197
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
152
Outflow
Lake Abbe
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia, Djibouti
158.
158.
Rank
158.
River
Shire
Length (km)
1,200
Length (miles)
746
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
160,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
486
Outflow
Zambezi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mozambique, Malawi
158.
158.
Rank
158.
River
Ogooué (or Ogowe)
Length (km)
1,200
Length (miles)
746
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
223,856
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,890
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Gabon, Republic of the Congo
161.
161.
Rank
161.
River
Fimi-Lukenie
Length (km)
1,194
Length (miles)
742
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
133,432
Outflow
Kasai
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo
162.
162.
Rank
162.
River
Mobile
Length (km)
1,192
Length (miles)
741
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
115,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,900
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
US
163.
163.
Rank
163.
River
Lukuga
Length (km)
1,184
Length (miles)
736
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
244,500
Outflow
Lualaba
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Tanzania (62%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (26%), Zambia (6%), Burundi (5%), Rwanda (2%)
164.
164.
Rank
164.
River
Min-Dadu
Length (km)
1,182
Length (miles)
734
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
133,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,850
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
165.
165.
Rank
165.
River
Markha
Length (km)
1,181
Length (miles)
734
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
99,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
405
Outflow
Vilyuy
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
166.
166.
Rank
166.
River
Aripuanã
Length (km)
1,175
Length (miles)
730
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
147,224
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,064
Outflow
Madeira
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
167.
167.
Rank
167.
River
Milk
Length (km)
1,173
Length (miles)
729
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
62,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
17.5
Outflow
Missouri
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States, Canada
168.
168.
Rank
168.
River
Mun - Chi
Length (km)
1,162
Length (miles)
722
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
119,180
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
725
Outflow
Mekong River
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Thailand
168.
168.
Rank
168.
River
White
Length (km)
1,162
Length (miles)
722
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
71,910
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
834.8
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
170.
170.
Rank
170.
River
Chindwin
Length (km)
1,158
Length (miles)
720
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
114,685
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,740
Outflow
Ayeyarwady
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Myanmar
171.
171.
Rank
171.
River
Sankuru
Length (km)
1,150
Length (miles)
715
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
150,000
Outflow
Kasai
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo
171.
171.
Rank
171.
River
Wu
Length (km)
1,150
Length (miles)
715
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
80,300
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,108
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
173.
173.
Rank
173.
River
Red (Asia)
Length (km)
1,149
Length (miles)
714
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
143,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
4,300
Outflow
Gulf of Tonkin
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China, Vietnam
174.
174.
Rank
174.
River
James (Dakotas)
Length (km)
1,143
Length (miles)
710
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
54,240
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
18.3
Outflow
Missouri
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
175.
175.
Rank
175.
River
Kapuas
Length (km)
1,143
Length (miles)
710
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
98,749
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,012
Outflow
South China Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Indonesia
176.
176.
Rank
176.
River
Paraíba do Sul
Length (km)
1,137
Length (miles)
696
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
56,000
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
177.
177.
Rank
177.
River
Yobe-Hadejia
Length (km)
1,135
Length (miles)
705
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
183,009
Outflow
Lake Chad
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Nigeria (68%), Niger (32%)
178.
178.
Rank
178.
River
Desna
Length (km)
1,130
Length (miles)
702
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
88,900
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
360
Outflow
Dnieper
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
178.
178.
Rank
178.
River
Helmand
Length (km)
1,130
Length (miles)
702
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
150,000
Outflow
Hamun-i-Helmand
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Afghanistan, Iran
178.
178.
Rank
178.
River
Tietê
Length (km)
1,130
Length (miles)
702
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
72,168
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
937
Outflow
Paraná
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Brazil
178.
178.
Rank
178.
River
Vychegda
Length (km)
1,130
Length (miles)
702
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
121,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1160
Outflow
Northern Dvina
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
182.
182.
Rank
182.
River
Sepik
Length (km)
1,126
Length (miles)
700
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
77,700
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,000
Outflow
Pacific Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
182.
182.
Rank
182.
River
Sobat-Pibor
Length (km)
1,126
Length (miles)
700
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
225,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
412
Outflow
White Nile
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
South Sudan (60%), Ethiopia (29%), Kenya (10%), Uganda (2%)
184.
184.
Rank
184.
River
Orkhon
Length (km)
1,124
Length (miles)
698
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
132,835
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
66
Outflow
Selenga
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mongolia
185.
185.
Rank
185.
River
Cimarron
Length (km)
1,123
Length (miles)
698
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
49,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
32.9
Outflow
Arkansas
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
186.
186.
Rank
186.
River
Anadyr
Length (km)
1,120
Length (miles)
696
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
191,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,020
Outflow
Gulf of Anadyr
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
187.
187.
Rank
187.
River
Jialing River
Length (km)
1,119
Length (miles)
695
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
160,000
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
188.
188.
Rank
188.
River
Liard
Length (km)
1,115
Length (miles)
693
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
277,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,434
Outflow
Mackenzie
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
189.
189.
Rank
189.
River
Omolon
Length (km)
1,114
Length (miles)
692
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
113,000
Outflow
Kolyma
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
190.
190.
Rank
190.
River
Mamberamo River
Length (km)
1,112
Length (miles)
691
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
78,992
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,923
Outflow
Pacific Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Indonesia
191.
191.
Rank
191.
River
Cumberland
Length (km)
1,105
Length (miles)
687
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
46,830
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
862
Outflow
Mississippi
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
192.
192.
Rank
192.
River
Omo
Length (km)
1,104
Length (miles)
686
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
86,657
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
915.5
Outflow
Lake Turkana
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Ethiopia
193.
193.
Rank
193.
River
Bani
Length (km)
1,100
Length (miles)
684
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
146,570
Outflow
Niger
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mali (80%), Ivory Coast (15%), Burkina Faso (5%), Guinea (0.1%)
193.
193.
Rank
193.
River
Huallaga
Length (km)
1,100
Length (miles)
684
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
90,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
3,800
Outflow
Marañón
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Peru
193.
193.
Rank
193.
River
Kwango
Length (km)
1,100
Length (miles)
684
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
263,500
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,700
Outflow
Kasai
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo
193.
193.
Rank
193.
River
Draa
Length (km)
1,100
Length (miles)
684
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
95,000
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Morocco
197.
197.
Rank
197.
River
Gambia
Length (km)
1,094
Length (miles)
680
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
78,000
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea
198.
198.
Rank
198.
River
Tyung
Length (km)
1,092
Length (miles)
679
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
49,800
Outflow
Vilyuy
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
199.
199.
Rank
199.
River
Barito River
Length (km)
1,090
Length (miles)
680
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
81,675
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,497
Outflow
Java Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Indonesia
200.
200.
Rank
200.
River
Maya
Length (km)
1,087
Length (miles)
675
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
171,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,180
Outflow
Aldan
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
201.
201.
Rank
201.
River
Yellowstone
Length (km)
1,080
Length (miles)
671
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
114,260
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
390
Outflow
Missouri
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
201.
201.
Rank
201.
River
Ghaghara
Length (km)
1,080
Length (miles)
671
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
127,950
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,990
Outflow
Ganges
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India, Nepal, China
203.
203.
Rank
203.
River
Huai River
Length (km)
1,078
Length (miles)
670
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
270,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,110
Outflow
Yangtze
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
China
204.
204.
Rank
204.
River
Aras
Length (km)
1,072
Length (miles)
665
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
102,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
285
Outflow
Kura
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran
205.
205.
Rank
205.
River
Chu
Length (km)
1,067
Length (miles)
663
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
62,500
Outflow
none
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
205.
205.
Rank
205.
River
Sanaga-Djérem
Length (km)
1,067
Length (miles)
663
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
140,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,072
Outflow
Bight of Biafra
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Cameroon, Nigeria, Central African Republic
207.
207.
Rank
207.
River
Seversky Donets
Length (km)
1,053 (1,078)
Length (miles)
654 (670)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
98,900
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
159
Outflow
Don
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia, Ukraine
208.
208.
Rank
208.
River
Bermejo
Length (km)
1,050
Length (miles)
652
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
125,000
Outflow
Paraguay
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Argentina, Bolivia
208.
208.
Rank
208.
River
Cunene
Length (km)
1,050
Length (miles)
652
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
108,943
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Angola (85%), Namibia (15%)
208.
208.
Rank
208.
River
Fly
Length (km)
1,050
Length (miles)
652
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
75,800
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
6,500
Outflow
Gulf of Papua
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
208.
208.
Rank
208.
River
Kuskokwim
Length (km)
1,050
Length (miles)
652
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
120,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,900
Outflow
Bering Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
212.
212.
Rank
212.
River
Tennessee
Length (km)
1,049
Length (miles)
652
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
105,870
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
1,998
Outflow
Ohio
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
213.
213.
Rank
213.
River
Oder–Warta
Length (km)
1,045
Length (miles)
649
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
118,861
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
550
Outflow
Baltic Sea
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Poland, Germany, Czech Republic
214.
214.
Rank
214.
River
Apure
Length (km)
1,038
Length (miles)
645
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
167,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,300
Outflow
Orinoco
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Venezuela (99.8%), Colombia (0.2%)
215.
215.
Rank
215.
River
Logone
Length (km)
1,033
Length (miles)
642
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
78,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
492
Outflow
Chari
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Chad (53%), Cameroon (34%), Central African Republic (14%)
216.
216.
Rank
216.
River
Aruwimi
Length (km)
1,030
Length (miles)
640
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
116,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,200
Outflow
Congo
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Democratic Republic of the Congo
217.
217.
Rank
217.
River
Chambal
Length (km)
1,024
Length (miles)
636
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
143,219
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
456
Outflow
Yamuna
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
India
207.
207.
Rank
207.
River
Pur
Length (km)
1,024
Length (miles)
636
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
112,000
Outflow
Taz Estuary
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
219.
219.
Rank
219.
River
Daugava
Length (km)
1,020
Length (miles)
634
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
87,900
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
678
Outflow
Gulf of Riga
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Latvia, Belarus, Russia
220.
220.
Rank
220.
River
Gila
Length (km)
1,015
Length (miles)
631
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
151,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
7
Outflow
Colorado (western U.S.)
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
United States
221.
221.
Rank
221.
River
Essequibo
Length (km)
1,014
Length (miles)
630
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
156,828
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
5,136
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Guyana, Venezuela
222.
222.
Rank
222.
River
Loire
Length (km)
1,012
Length (miles)
629
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
115,271
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
840
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
France
223.
223.
Rank
223.
River
Khopyor
Length (km)
1,010
Length (miles)
628
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
61,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
150
Outflow
Don
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Russia
224.
224.
Rank
224.
River
Tagus (Tajo/Tejo)
Length (km)
1,006
Length (miles)
625
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
80,100
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
444
Outflow
Atlantic Ocean
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Spain, Portugal
225.
225.
Rank
225.
River
Flinders River
Length (km)
1,004
Length (miles)
624
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
109,000
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
122
Outflow
Gulf of Carpentaria
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Australia
226.
226.
Rank
226.
River
Koksoak
Length (km)
1,000
Length (miles)
621
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
136,262
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
2,800
Outflow
Ungava Bay
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Canada
226.
226.
Rank
226.
River
Usumacinta
Length (km)
1,000
Length (miles)
621
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
134,400
Outflow
Gulf of Mexico
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
Mexico, Guatemala
Rank
River
Length (km)
Length (miles)
Drainage area(km2)[citation needed]
Average discharge(m3/s)[citation needed]
Outflow
Countries in the drainage basin [citation needed]
1.
Nile–White Nile–Kagera–Nyabarongo–Mwogo–Rukarara
6,650(7,088)
4,130(4,404)
3,254,555
2,490
Mediterranean
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Egypt, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan
2.
Amazon–Ucayali–Tambo–Ene–Mantaro
6,400(6,575)
3,976(4,086)
7,000,000
230,000
Atlantic Ocean
Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana
3.
Yangtze–Jinsha–Tongtian–Dangqu (Chang Jiang)
6,300(6,418)
3,917(3,988)
1,970,000
31,900
East China Sea
China
4.
Mississippi–Missouri–Jefferson–Beaverhead–Red Rock–Hell Roaring
6,275
3,902
3,248,000
21,300
Gulf of Mexico
United States (98.5%), Canada (1.5%)
5.
Yenisey–Angara–Selenga–Ider
5,539
3,445
2,580,000
20,200
Kara Sea
Russia (97%), Mongolia (2.9%)
6.
Yellow River (Huang He)
5,464
3,395
752,546
2,571
Bohai Sea
China
7.
Ob–Irtysh
5,410
3,364
2,990,000
13,100
Gulf of Ob
Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia
8.
Río de la Plata–Paraná–Rio Grande
4,880
3,030
3,182,064
27,225
Río de la Plata
Brazil (46.7%), Argentina (27.7%), Paraguay (13.5%), Bolivia (8.3%), Uruguay (3.8%)
9.
Congo–Lualaba-Luvua-Luapula-Chambeshi(Zaïre)
4,700
2,922
3,680,000
41,400
Atlantic Ocean
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Cameroon, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda
10.
Amur–Argun (Heilong Jiang)
4,444
2,763
1,855,000
12,360
Sea of Okhotsk
Russia, China, Mongolia
11.
Lena
4,400
2,736
2,490,000
18,300
Laptev Sea
Russia
12.
Mekong (Lancang Jiang)
4,350
2,705
810,000
16,010
South China Sea
China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
13.
Mackenzie–Slave–Peace–Finlay
4,241
2,637
1,805,200
9,800
Beaufort Sea
Canada
14.
Niger
4,200
2,611
2,117,700
8,570
Gulf of Guinea
Nigeria (26.6%), Mali (25.6%), Niger (23.6%), Algeria (7.6%), Guinea (4.5%), Cameroon (4.2%), Burkina Faso (3.9%), Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Chad
15.
Brahmaputra–Yarlung Tsangpo
3,969
2,466
712,035
27,000
Ganges
India (58.0%), China (19.7%), Nepal (9.0%), Bangladesh (6.6%), Disputed India/China (4.2%), Bhutan (2.4%)
16.
Murray–Darling–Culgoa–Balonne–Condamine
3,672
2,282
1,061,000
767
Southern Ocean
Australia
17.
Tocantins–Araguaia
3,650
2,270
950,000
17,600
Atlantic Ocean (Marajó Bay), Amazon Delta
Brazil
18.
Volga
3,645
2,266
1,380,000
8,380
Caspian Sea
Russia
19.
Shatt al-Arab–Euphrates–Murat
3,596
2,236
938,173
3,350
Persian Gulf
Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Iran
20.
Madeira–Mamoré–Grande–Caine–Rocha
3,380
2,100
1,485,200
31,200
Amazon
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru
21.
Purús
3,211
1,995
376,600
11,207
Amazon
Brazil, Peru
22.
Yukon
3,185
1,980
854,700
7,000
Bering Sea
United States (59.8%), Canada (40.2%)
23.
Indus–Sênggê Zangbo
3,180
1,976
1,081,718
5,533
Arabian Sea
Pakistan (93%), India and China
24.
São Francisco
3,180*(2,900)
1,976*(1,802)
610,000
3,300
Atlantic Ocean
Brazil
25.
Syr Darya–Naryn
3,078
1,913
219,000
703
Aral Sea
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
26.
Salween (Nu Jiang)
3,060
1,901
324,000
6,700
Andaman Sea
China (52.4%), Myanmar (43.9%), Thailand (3.7%)
27.
Saint Lawrence–Niagara–Detroit–Saint Clair–Saint Marys–Saint Louis–North (Great Lakes)
3,058
1,900
1,030,000
12,500
Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Canada (52.1%), United States (47.9%)
28.
Rio Grande
3,057
1,900
570,000
82
Gulf of Mexico
United States (52.1%), Mexico (47.9%)
29.
Lower Tunguska
2,989
1,857
473,000
3,600
Yenisei
Russia
30.
Colorado-Green (western U.S.)
2,945
1,830
390,000
1,200
Gulf of California
United States, Mexico
31.
Danube–Breg (Donau, Dunăre, Duna, Dunav, Dunaj)
2,888*
1,795*
801,463
6,452
Black Sea
Romania (28.9%), Hungary (11.7%), Austria (10.3%), Serbia (10.3%), Germany (7.5%), Slovakia (5.8%), Bulgaria (5.2%), Croatia (4.5%), Ukraine (3.8%), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovenia
32.
Irrawaddy River–N'Mai River–Dulong River–Kelaoluo–Gada Qu
2,809*
1,745.8*
404,200*
15,112
Andaman Sea
China, Myanmar
33.
Zambezi (Zambesi)
2,740*
1,703*
1,330,000
4,880
Mozambique Channel
Zambia (41.6%), Angola (18.4%), Zimbabwe (15.6%), Mozambique (11.8%), Malawi (8.0%), Tanzania (2.0%), Namibia, Botswana
34.
Vilyuy
2,720
1,700
454,000
1,480
Lena
Russia
35.
Padma-Ganges-Alaknanda (Ganga)
2,704
1,690
1,024,000
16,000
Bay of Bengal
India, Bangladesh, Nepal
36.
Amu Darya–Panj
2,620
1,628
534,739
1,400
Aral Sea
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan
37.
Japurá (Caquetá)
2,615*
1,625*
289,000
18,122
Amazon
Brazil, Colombia
38.
Nelson–Saskatchewan–South Saskatchewan–Bow
2,570
1,597
1,111,890
3,500
Hudson Bay
Canada, United States
39.
Paraguay (Rio Paraguay)
2,549
1,584
900,000
4,300
Paraná
Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina
40.
Kolyma
2,513
1,562
647,000
4,100
East Siberian Sea
Russia
41.
Pilcomayo
2,500
1,553
270,000
200
Paraguay
Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia
42.
Upper Ob–Katun
2,490
1,547
1,040,000
Ob
Russia
43.
Ishim
2,450
1,522
177,000
56
Irtysh
Kazakhstan, Russia
44.
Orange
2,432
1,511
973,000
365
Atlantic Ocean
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho
45.
Ural
2,428
1,509
237,000
475
Caspian Sea
Russia, Kazakhstan
46.
Juruá
2,410
1,499
190,573
6,004
Amazon
Peru, Brazil
47.
Arkansas
2,348
1,459
505,000(435,122)
1,066
Mississippi
United States
48.
Songhua
2,309
1,435
557,180
2,410
Amur
China
49.
Olenyok
2,292
1,424
219,000
1,210
Laptev Sea
Russia

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