Each of us, studying geography, learned a lot about the most famous rivers in the world. Looking at the photos of some of them, you just want to go on a trip to enjoy the sound of fast waters. We offer you a list of the most beautiful rivers in the world that you need to see at least once in your life.

Amazon

This river was discovered by the Spanish conquistadors in 1542. She was named so because of a meeting with a tribe of Amazon women and in honor of their bravery. For centuries, scientists have been looking for the mouth of this beautiful river. How many times expeditions have found new sources, later recognized as erroneous. Only in 1996, thanks to space technologies, the true mouth of the Amazon was found - the small Apacheta stream, located in the Andes at an altitude of 5,170 meters above sea level. In addition to being the most beautiful river, the Amazon is also famous for its 7,100 kilometers long. At the mouth, the depth of the river is about 100 meters.

The greatest Amazon River runs through countries such as Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil. In the forests the river grows a large number of trees - more than 4,000 species, flowers and shrubs. There is very interesting plants like chocolate, cinchona, mahogany, hevea and papaya. The river itself was chosen by more than 2,500 thousand species of fish. This number is explained by the fact that the tributaries of the river begin in different areas and bring their inhabitants with them.

This beautiful river, the photo of which can be seen below, flows in the Serrania de la Macarena National Park of Colombia. Its name is translated as "crystal stream". And it is true: the waters of Caño Cristales are the purest, you can easily see the mosses and colorful algae growing on the bottom. There are practically no impurities, minerals or salts in the water, so there are no fish here either. But they grow different kinds algae such as Macarenia clavígera paint the river bright red.

The channel of Caño Cristales resembles a rainbow and has a large number of round natural wells where tourists can swim. A riot of colors can be seen here only in the dry season - from June to November - this is the best time to visit the river. Visitors are advised to choose light, light-colored clothing and comfortable closed shoes for a comfortable climb on rocky ledges. You should definitely bring your swimsuit, hat, sunglasses and a flashlight.

Futaleufu

This beautiful river, like the previous one, is located in a national park, but already in Chile - Los Alerses. Many rafting lovers come here from all over the world. The river is very fast, which is why the Chilean government wanted to build a hydroelectric power plant. But environmental organizations worried that the dam might obstruct the free flow of the river. In Argentina, one hydroelectric power station was already built in 1976 to provide energy to the aluminum plant in Putro Madryn.

Due to the large amount of minerals in the waters, Futaleufu has a magnificent green color, and some areas take on a bright turquoise hue. Many extreme lovers come to the beautiful places on the Futaleufu River. It offers several levels of difficulty for the descent. It's amazing that all this is created by nature. You can stop in a small town of the same name above the river.

Lena

The next river on our list is the largest in Central Siberia... It is interesting that Vladimir Ilyich Lenin came up with his pseudonym precisely thanks to this beautiful river. Lena is the most large river in the world in the permafrost zone, which is quite fragile and subject to disturbances. The waters of the river are very clean and untouched by humans. There is not a single dam, power plant or any other structures here. The river itself is quite calm. Research by scientists from Alaska has determined that global warming is very bad for the river. Over the past 40 years, temperatures have increased by 4 degrees. Severe floods destroy the shores, and the islands move with the current at a speed of 27 meters per year.

Zambezi

This beautiful river flows in Africa, flowing into the Indian Ocean. The main attraction of the Zambezi is a large number of cascades and waterfalls, one of them - famous waterfall Victoria. Many rafters come here for extreme descent.

The river was first discovered by David Livingston in 1851. He was heading for Victoria in the company of 300 local soldiers. Only two people were able to approach the waterfall itself, calling the explorer "crazy Englishman". In 1959, a large artificial lake Kariba was created here.

Yangtze

The Chinese believe that the most beautiful river in the world is located on the territory of their state. Many endangered animal species live in the waters of this river. For example, Korean sturgeon and Chinese alligators. Once upon a time, river dolphins also lived here, which, unfortunately, are now completely extinct. In the 19th century, European sources called the Yangtze the "Blue River", which does not suit it at all muddy waters... Many Chinese call it Chang Jiang - "Long River", Da Jiang - "Great River" or simply "Jiang". A walk along the river will help you feel the whole atmosphere of the country's past. The Yangtze is considered the birthplace of the South Chinese civilization, which is confirmed by many archaeological finds dating back about 27 thousand years.

A large number of bridges were built across the river by the Chinese. One of them - Sutunsky - is the world's longest cable-stayed bridge. Its length is about 8 kilometers.

Volga

This is the most valuable river for Russia. At one time, the Greek scientist Ptolemy called her Ra. Even to the coast of Africa, then rumors about the Volga reached. Later, in the Middle Ages, it was called Itil. One version says that its modern name the river received thanks to the ancient Mari name Volgydo - translated as "bright". Another claims that the Finno-Ugric word "wolf" with a similar translation served as the basis. The most truthful is the statement about the origin of the name of the river from the Proto-Slavic word "vologa", that is, moisture.

The Volga is the longest river in Europe with the largest delta. But because of the reservoirs, the length of the river has decreased by as much as 160 kilometers. All surrounding cities are supplied with electricity only thanks to the hydroelectric power plants built on the Volga. Pelicans and flamingos live on the river, which you can see with your own eyes if you try hard.

There are so many natural attractions in a vast territory surprising in its size Of the Russian state... Some of the gambling wanderers are exploring the secrets of the thick coniferous forests... Others cannot imagine their life without a multi-day vacation on transparent lakes rich in fish. Still others go on exciting river cruises.

The beauty of the rivers of Russia, like no other natural monuments, largely depends on how diverse the landscapes around them are. It is also important that Russians have much more choice than many other nations. Nevertheless, there are several rivers, the beauty of which is well known to both compatriots and foreign guests.

Chirka-Kem

Passionate fans of rafting will love the 221-kilometer Chirka-Kem, a river of Russia located in the northern part of taiga Karelia. It will delight lovers of active pastime with an abundance of rapids that turn into waterfalls in winter. The river surprises with its "character" - now it is calm and slow, then suddenly stormy and fast.

Indigirka

Not every traveler will have the courage to go to the harsh Yakutia to explore the natural landscapes on the banks of the 1726-kilometer Indigirka. Gold miners once rushed to these lands, to the deserted forest-tundra and taiga forests. Now those who are not afraid of the severity of the Arctic desert or the disheartening tundra want to get here. On this river, in Oymyakon, a tiny village, there is a pole of cold.

Volga

No major river in Russia has so many cities and others settlements located on its banks, like the 3530-kilometer Volga, one of the, representing several reservoirs passing into each other. There are as many as four megalopolises here, each with a population exceeding one million inhabitants. Their sights and picturesque landscapes attract fans of river cruises here.

Don

Thanks to the novel created by the genius M. Sholokhov, many travelers are well aware of the Don's features. The 1870-kilometer-long river of Russia is really calm and slowly carries its waters along the spacious European plains... Cruise participants from hospitable Rostov-on-Don to the Russian capital have long appreciated the modest beauty of the forest-steppe landscapes along the way.

Pechora

Taking its origin in the uninhabited Northern Urals, the 1809-kilometer Pechora flows for quite a long time as a fast mountain river... But then, closer to the forest-tundra, its waters slow down. It amazes with the abundance of various fish and the beauty of the landscapes. It is impossible not to admire the high green hills and slender rocks reflected in its surface. The adornment of the river is also the statues of swans that often come here.

Yenisei

Considered one of the most powerful and full-flowing rivers, the 3487-kilometer Yenisei is constantly being influenced by humans. This is evidenced by several hydroelectric power plants built in different years, and other industrial facilities. The rebellious river of Russia is especially beautiful during the spring ice drift, when for almost a month solid blocks have been moving along its bed, emitting a roar that frightens the arriving foreigners. Yenisei is one of the.

Amur

Passionate fishermen have long known about the variety of fish that live in the waters of the 2824-kilometer Amur. There are 108 varieties of river "inhabitants" here. Some sections of this border river of Russia - primarily those located above Khabarovsk - are more like lakes. The Amur becomes especially full-flowing during the spring floods.

Ob

Numerous bridges in Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Surgut and other Western Siberian cities make the 3650-kilometer-long Ob one of the most beautiful rivers in Russia. Thanks to the taiga plains located on its shores, this area takes on a look worthy of paintings by painters. The Gulf of Ob seems to tourists like the sea, surprising with the colors of motley sunsets and sunrises reflected in the water.

Northern Dvina

Once in the villages located in the vicinity of Arkhangelsk, they talked a lot about the wandering river - this was the name of the Northern Dvina because it changed its course. Now this 744-kilometer-long river slowly flows through the vast Arkhangelsk region, starting not far from Veliky Ustyug. On its long banks, many recreation centers have been built for those who like fishing, river rafting and for those who cannot imagine a vacation without picking berries in dense taiga forests.

Lena

This one is beautiful deep river Russia originates about 15 km from the picturesque Baikal. Its delta is equal in area to the territory of the Moscow region. Flowing through the vast northeastern Siberia, the 4400-kilometer river slowly carries its waters past deserted taiga forests, abandoned villages, green meadows and silent tundra covered with stunted bushes. Travelers climb into these places for the sake of the Lena Pillars - 100-meter vertical cliffs that stretch for about 40 km along the coast. No less interesting are the Tukulans, unexpected for this region - bright brown sand dunes on the shore not far from the place where the fast Buotama, a relatively small tributary, flows into the Lena.

Than fewer people interfere with the natural processes occurring in nature, the more beautiful the landscapes and landscapes surrounding cities and villages. This also applies to several rivers of Russia, which are lucky to be located in remote and uninhabited regions of vast Siberia. Consequently, most of the visiting guests who appreciate the pristine nature, which civilization have spared so far, strive to get here!

We wish you visit at least one of these beautiful winding rivers and enjoy the breathtaking water scenery.

Known as the "Escaped Paradise", the Caño Cristales River in the north is often considered the most beautiful in the world. Stunning multicolored stripes of colorful algae shimmer with a kaleidoscopic palette of reds, yellows, blues, greens and blacks. A similar effect of "underwater rainbow" occurs only in the height of summer, when the sun helps the blooming of rare algae colonies.

But there are other equally beautiful rivers in the world. Forbes magazine researched the best of them and compiled the ten most beautiful rivers that are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

10 most beautiful rivers in the world

The tiny, picturesque village of Futaleufu, located in, provides access to the river of the same name. The blue and deep waters of the river feed the Chilean lakes national park Los Alerces ( Los Alerces National Park). Formed by the melted waters of glaciers, the Futaleufu River attracts rafting enthusiasts from all over the world.

An incredible psychedelic whirlpool! Caño Cristales is not without reason called the most beautiful river in the world. This is a narrow river, which is a series of pools, rapids and whirlpools. During the summer algae bloom, the river turns into a fantastic kaleidoscope of colors.

The fourth longest river in Africa travels 2,500 kilometers and six countries before entering the Indian Ocean. Traveling along the Zambezi River allows you to explore amazing life African flora and fauna. The main attraction of the river is one of the greatest waterfalls in the world -.

4. Yangtze River ( Yangtze river), China

The most long river Eurasia offers an astounding number of opportunities to explore Chinese life and culture in the villages and towns along its shores. While cruising along the river, you will see the magnificent scenery of mountain gorges and the most beautiful pagodas along the banks of the river.

5. Danube River ( Danube river), Central Europe

The Danube is one of the most important rivers in Europe, flowing along the shores of a dozen countries. Danube cruises ranging in length from a few hours to several days can be considered the most interesting. During such trips, you will get acquainted with medieval cities and see ancient castles standing on the coast, as well as visit the historical places of Europe.

6. Hanalei River, Kauai Island, Hawaii

It is one of the few navigable rivers on. The river stretches past taro fields and picturesque green hills, and then flows into the eponymous bay of the Pacific. This small river (about 25 km) is under the special supervision of the American River Protection Organization.

7. Hudson River ( Hudson river), USA

River 507 km long flowing from north to south through eastern part New York State. Starts on the Tear of the Cloud Lake ( Lake tear of the clouds), located on the slopes of the Adirondack mountain range. It flows along the city of Albany and flows into Lower Bay, forming the border between the states of New York and New Jersey. The Hudson is one of America's most popular tourist rivers, inspiring many poets and artists.

8. Mekong River ( Mekong River), Cambodia and Vietnam

A meandering river flowing in the territory of Los, Cambodia, etc. The river is navigable and offers tourist cruises. The Mekong River has great value for Agriculture of all countries in which it flows.

9. Kenai River ( Kenai river), Alaska, USA

If you are fond of sport fishing, then you must visit here. You will hardly find anywhere in the world a better place to catch trophy salmon. The river flows in the picturesque mountain valley of Kenai covered with glaciers.

Russia is a country rich in unique natural sites, including beautiful lakes, each of which is amazing in its own way. In this article we will tell you about the most useful, active and romantic vacation on the lakes of Russia. About the majority beautiful places our country, we did not even hear and did not know.

BAIKAL

One of the most beautiful places of our huge country - Lake Baikal, located in the southeast of Russia and resembling a crescent in shape. Baikal is the deepest and one of the largest lakes in the world, the water in it is clean and transparent, the salt content in it is minimal. Surrounded by mountains and hills, the area of ​​the lake is unique - many species of animals and plants can be seen only here.

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BASKUNCHAK

This is located in the Astrakhan region unique lake, which, thanks to mineral salts, sulphide mud and natural clays, has medicinal properties, the effect of which is comparable to the benefits of treatment at the Dead Sea. The air in this area, which contains bromine and phytoncides, is also very beneficial to health.

For the first time, Lake Baskunchak as a place where "they break salt, clean as ice", was mentioned in 1627 in the "Book of the Big Drawing", the first geographical description of Russia. Today Baskunchak salt makes up four-fifths of all Russian salt and is considered one of the best in the world. Most of the lake's surface is so hard that you can walk on it. And you can swim in the lake without fear of drowning. After all, the water in the lake is 90% saturated with salt and pushes the body to the surface.


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SEIDOZERO

Another beautiful lake Of Russia located on the Kola Peninsula of the Murmansk region, surrounded by mountains - Seydozero. Seid translated from Sami means "sacred".

At the end of the last century, in the area of ​​the sacred lake for the Sami, the remains of an ancient highly developed civilization were discovered, which ancient authors called Hyperborean (it is believed that it died as a result of a global cataclysm). Here are found traces of ancient buildings, including observatories, the remains of giant runic inscriptions on the coastal rocks and fortifications. Traces of some buildings give reason to believe that they have destroyed pyramids.

There are also numerous sacred stones - seids, which are often found on the territory of Karelia and are associated with the cult of the dead, adopted in traditional Sami beliefs. And on one of the rocks, a 70-meter petroglyph depicting a giant called Kuivo is clearly visible.


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BLUE LAKE - KABARDINO-BALKARIA

It is one of the deepest karst lakes in the world. This is the kind of place that everyone should visit in the Caucasus. There is no fish in the lake, but it is located in one of the most picturesque and beautiful places in Kabardino-Balkaria - the Chereksky gorge.

Chirek-Kol, that is how the Blue Lake is called, is a karst aquifer with sheer walls about 130 meters wide and more than 230 meters long. The depths are simply amazing: from 180 to 260 meters. A river flows out of this unique natural monument, with a water temperature of about 9 degrees. At the same time, the temperature does not change all year round!

The transparency of the water is 30-50 meters and does not depend in any way on weather conditions... This is what does Blue Lake very attractive for diving. The lake has not been fully explored and there is an assumption that at the investigated depth of 2559 meters there is a bend, not a bottom. If so, then Blue Lake will become the deepest water source on the planet.

The Balkars living here call the reservoir for its specific smell Chirik-kel, which means Smelly Lake. The smell of sulfur is especially strong near the river flowing from the lake. Curiously, 77 million liters of water flows out of Chirik-kel daily (that is, 0.9 cubic meters per second!), Not a single river flows into the Blue Lake itself, and the water level in it does not change. It is believed that lake water comes from cracks at the bottom of a karst sinkhole or powerful underground sources. Scientifically, this is called pressure rising artesian waters.


Lower Blue Lake in summer, Alex Svirkin
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LOTUS LAKE

Lake Lotosov of extraordinary beauty is located near the city of Volgograd in the Volga-Akhtubinskaya Bay. Representing an unforgettable sight, the lake attracts not only residents of the region, but also tourists from all over the country. It fills the soul with romance, attracting loving hearts to itself, and simply connoisseurs of the beauty of our mother nature.

The lake is not distinguished by its outstanding size. The lotus bloom period is from August to early September, and if you want to enjoy the blooming of beautiful flowers, it is better to come to the lake during this period.

∗ Lotus is one of the most ancient flowers on earth - they existed already in Cretaceous period, more than 100 million years ago. Their fossils are also found in North America, and on Far East, and even in the Arctic.

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SELIGER

One of the most beautiful lakes in Russia, or rather, a whole system of clean freshwater lakes, which are interconnected by narrow channels. Geographically, these lakes are located in the Tver region, near the border of the Novgorod region. This area is very picturesque. The water surface of the lake is surrounded by a spruce-pine forest. Imagine what a pleasant aroma of pine needles is in the air!

It is impossible to say unequivocally what the name of the lake - Seliger means. According to one version, this name is literally translated from the ancient Mongolian language as "Moon on earth". This is what Seliger looks like in winter. By the way, in winter time when most of the lake is covered with ice, tourism on Seliger does not stop at all. Popular winter activities are ice fishing, skiing, sledding and ice skating, horseback riding and hiking, picnics in nature, and then steaming in a hot bathhouse.

Another version of the origin of the name Seliger is associated with the Finnish language. According to this version, the translation of the word “seliger” means “transparent lake”. Both of these versions have the right to life and each characterize the lake in its own way.


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LAKE JACK LONDON

... Can be called the most romantic of all of the above. One of the most beautiful lakes in the Far East, the very beautiful rocky terrain and forests, as well as the intriguing name of the lake, make Lake Jack London a very attractive place.

Old-timers say that the lake got its name thanks to an unusual find made by the "discoverers". When the lake was discovered, the researchers found Jack London's book "Martin Eden" on the shore.

However, there is another version of the origin of such a name near the lake. Many geologists loved the works of Jack London. Yu. A. Bilibin, the leader of the first geological expedition to the Kolyma, which discovered gold here, expressed the idea to name one of the geographical objects in the North-East after London. In 1932, the geologist P.I.Skornyakov, who worked in the area of ​​one of the most picturesque lakes in the North-East, gave him the name of Jack London.


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LADOGA LAKE

Located between the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad region Lake Ladoga is the largest in Europe. 32 rivers flow into it. The views here are amazing and picturesque - pine shores, shoals and dunes, green islets and granite cliffs adorn Lake Ladoga.

Lake Ladoga is the third largest lake in Russia after the Caspian Sea and Lake Baikal. Once it was called "Nevo" (from the Finnish "swamp, bog"), and the names "Ladoga" and "Ladoga" appeared later. According to various sources, it is translated from Finnish and Old Scandinavian means "wavy", "lower river" or " open water". Scientists believe that at first it was the Ladoga (Ladozhka) river that received the name of the lower one, followed by the city, and already the last - the lake.


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ONEGSKOE LAKE

The second largest lake after Ladoga, but no less beautiful, is Lake Onega, rich in unique sights and ancient monuments. Also, the Russian sailing championship is held annually on the lake.

The main attraction of the lake is the Kizhi island with the eponymous State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve. On its territory there are 89 monuments of wooden architecture of the 15th-20th centuries.


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On our amazing planet there are many unique and magically beautiful natural sites... Some of the most important are the arteries of the Earth - rivers, large and small. They flow over the entire surface, both in the north and in the south, in the east and west - everywhere there is a truly amazing landscape that sinks into the soul and heart. website brings to your attention 15 of the most beautiful rivers in the world.

1. Amazon

View of the Amazon River, South America / Photo: www.photographpainter.de

The Amazon is not only the most beautiful river in the world, but also, perhaps, one of the most majestic. In general, it is rightfully considered the most water-bearing on the entire planet. It is formed at once from several sources: the Marañon, Apachet and Ucayali rivers (South America). To date, it is the Amazon that is included in the list of seven natural wonders the world.

2. Caño Cristales

Caño Cristales River, Colombia / Photo: IMAGENES DE COLOMBIA

This river, too, may well receive honorary title"the most beautiful". It flows through the territory of Colombia, and is one of those objects that must be seen when visiting this country. This river is called "rainbow" for a reason, because it is in its bed that you can simultaneously observe the play of several colors at once: blue, red, yellow, green and even black, and this is due to the multi-colored algae growing in Caño Cristales.

3. Futaleufu

Futaleufu River, South America/ Photo: www.wildernesstravel.com

The Futaleufu River adorns the territory of Argentina and Chile with its majestic current. It originates from the Andes, and flows into the picturesque Lake Elcho. She is admired by millions of tourists from all over the world, not just staying on the shores, but also making various rafts. Most of all, the color of the waters of this river is striking: it is soft turquoise. This is due, firstly, to the crystal clean water, which is provided by melting glaciers, and secondly, with bottom sediments.

4. Lena

Lena Pillars, Lena River, Yakutia / Photo: Anton Denisov, Mark Redkin

Perhaps this is not only the most beautiful river in Siberia, but also one of the deepest. It was from her name that the pseudonym of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, known in history as Lenin, originated. By itself, the river is very calm. Throughout its entire length, you can find one of a kind natural complexes that simply cannot be seen anywhere else. For example, ice. It will amaze you with its splendor, formed in the harsh conditions of a cold climate and permafrost. Lena is tenth in length and eighth in deep water all over the world.

5. Zambezi

Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Africa / Photo: Gurbir Singh Brar

The most beautiful rivers are scattered all over the world, and you can find them literally in every corner of our planet. The Zambezi flows in Africa and is the fourth largest in the entire continent. Taking its source in Zambia, it passes several African states, and then flows into the Indian Ocean. The chain of cascades and waterfalls is the main attraction of this river, including the famous Victoria Falls.

6. Yangtze

View of the Yangtze River, Eurasia / Photo: bigpicture.ru

But the Chinese could argue that the most beautiful river in the world is located on the territory of their state and, perhaps, they would be right. After all, the Yangtze is not only amazingly beautiful, but also truly unique: it is she who is the longest and deepest in all of Eurasia, and in the world - the third in terms of the same characteristics. In addition, endangered animals such as Chinese alligators and Korean sturgeons still live in its waters. River dolphins once lived in it, but now they are completely extinct. Separates the North and South of China, which is of great political importance.

7. Volga

Volga River, Russia / Photo: Tristan Shu Landscapes

This river is perhaps the most famous in Russia. And, of course, one of the largest. It is believed that it takes its source in the Tver region, and this place is revered as a saint, so a small chapel was even erected there. Full-flowing, mighty and wide, the Volga has long become a symbol of Russia and has been praised in many works. In Europe, this particular river is considered the largest, and not for nothing. On the banks of the Volga there are 4 millionaire cities: Volgograd, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod and Samara.

8. Hudson

View of the Hudson River, USA / Photo: Roseann Wang

Originating in the great Adirondack Mountains, the Hudson River flows through the United States, forming the most beautiful landscapes... It got its name from the name of the first explorer who studied this river back in 1609 - Henry Hudson. The Hudson is also notable for the fact that it is the geographical and political border of two American states - New York and New Jersey. In the United States, it rightfully bears the title of the most popular in the tourism industry.

9. Missouri

View of the Missouri River, USA / Photo: Jason Perius

If we talk about the United States, then another famous river, the Missouri, flows in the country. It is recognized as the largest in the States and is called the main water source. This is all undeniable, but there is another attraction that makes Missouri famous all over the world. This is a natural "heart", or in other words, another river that forms a heart and flows into the Missouri in North Dakota. A lot of tourists come to the United States just to admire this natural declaration of love.

10. Mekong

Mekong River, Asia / Photo: Andi Mezger

If the name of this river is translated into Russian, it will turn out "Mother of the Ganges waters". The Mekong is very winding and large; it flows through China, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. It not only attracts a huge flow of tourists who want to admire this mesmerizing water miracle, but is rightfully considered the most important water artery several countries. It is on the Mekong that you can still see water markets and even villages that have almost disappeared from the face of the earth.

11. Danube

Danube river view, Europe

Talking about the most beautiful rivers in the world, one cannot but recall the Danube - a water source recognized as the second largest in all of Europe. It is not for nothing that this river is called “international”. After all, one way or another, but it affects almost all European states: Germany, Austria, then Hungary, Slovakia. Serbia and Croatia, as well as Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

12. Rhine

View of the Rhine River, Germany / Photo: znay.ru

Perhaps, every tourist who has been to Germany must have seen the Rhine - the river, which is the symbol of this European state. In general, this water source is considered one of the main in Europe. It feeds not only Germany, but also Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Liechtenstein. The source of the Rhine is in the Alpine Mountains, at an altitude of almost 2.5 thousand km. Flowing through Europe, the river forms a valley of amazing beauty, which has long attracted tourists. The Rhine feeds mainly on melt water from glaciers, which is why the water in it is clear, clean and cold. From the Celtic language, the name is translated into Russian simply: "current".

13. Hay

View of the River Seine, Paris, France / Photo: Evgenij Lem

The river on which Paris stands. The river, a landmark in the history of this state and one of the most important in all of Europe. It is the most important transport artery in France. On the banks of the river are the most famous cities countries: Paris, Le Havre, Rouen and Poissy Seine pollution level industrial waste in the middle of the last century, it reached a critical point, however, the French managed to catch it in time, and now the situation has improved significantly. The main water source of Paris is also the pride of the European capital. After all, it is from the Seine that views open not only to the wonderful natural landscapes, but also to the main attractions of the capital.

14. Neil

View of the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt / Photo: Lucie Debelkova

The most famous, great, full-flowing river in Egypt, which has been known since ancient times, is, of course, the Nile. He was always revered, treated with trepidation and tried to appease him. In general, this great river flows almost throughout Africa, and therefore it is very for a long time was considered the longest on our entire planet. However, today this status belongs to the Amazon.

15. Congo

View of the Congo River, Africa / Photo: farm7.staticflickr.com

But this river, which also flows through Africa (and mainly through the republic of the same name), is just the second longest and largest in the world. And not without reason. Congo is not only very beautiful and majestic, but also feeds many states, transferring more than 500 thousand cubic meters of water every second. In addition, it is this African river that is considered the deepest in the whole world. But it is famous not only for this. A very bloodthirsty fish lives in the waters of the Congo, even worse than a dangerous piranha. They call her that - the monster of the Congo.

Text: Maria Nikitina