The World Biggest Rivers

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The world's largest rivers, based on their average discharge or volume of water, are:

1. Amazon River: Located in South America, the Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge. It has an average discharge of approximately 209,000 cubic meters per second and spans a length of about 6,400 kilometers.

2. Congo River: Situated in Central Africa, the Congo River is the second-largest river in terms of discharge. It has an average discharge of around 41,000 cubic meters per second and stretches for about 4,700 kilometers.

3. Yangtze River: The Yangtze River, also known as the Chang Jiang, is the longest river in Asia and the third-largest in the world by discharge. It flows through China and has an average discharge of approximately 31,900 cubic meters per second. The Yangtze River spans a length of about 6,300 kilometers.

4. Mississippi River: Located in North America, the Mississippi River is the fourth-largest river by discharge. It has an average discharge of around 16,800 cubic meters per second and stretches for about 3,780 kilometers. The Mississippi River flows through the United States.

5. Yenisei-Angara-Selenga River System: This river system in Russia comprises the Yenisei, Angara, and Selenga rivers. Together, they form one of the largest river systems in the world. The Yenisei River is the main branch, with an average discharge of approximately 19,600 cubic meters per second.

It's important to note that rankings may vary depending on the criteria used to measure the size of a river, such as discharge, length, or basin size.

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