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Can you guess the country known as “the land of rivers”?

Bangladesh is known as the land of rivers because it has many rivers and their tributaries flowing through the country. They mostly flow south and are used for hydroelectric power generation, fishing, and irrigation.
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Which of the following rivers caught fire?

Cuyahoga river is popular for being so polluted that it caught fire 13 times since 1868. The fire also invoked environmental acts.
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Can you guess which river reversed its flow temporarily due to an earthquake?

In 1811-12, the residents of New Madrid (now Missouri) witnessed an earthquake so strong that it rose the level of the ground so much so that the river started flowing backwards.
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Do you know the largest country that has no river?

While all countries mentioned above have no rivers, Saudi Arabia is the largest country with no river.
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Can you guess in which country does the Mekong river flow?

The Mekong river flows through multiple countries including Thailand. The river in Thailand projects many fireballs that erupt from the surface of the river. This natural phenomenon is known as Naga fireballs in the country.
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Jesus Christ was baptized near which river?

The baptism of Jesus was completed by John the Baptist in the Jordan river. The river is located in the middle east and flows into the Dead Sea.
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According to the Hindu (Indian) mythology, which river originated from a Lord’s tangled hair?

According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva allowed goddess Ganges to flow into the Earth through his hair bun. Ganges is also considered as one of the most sacred rivers of India.
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Which are the two longest rivers in the world?

The Nile was considered the longest river (4258 miles) in the world until 2007. The most recent study suggests that the Amazon River (4345 miles) is longer than the Nile River.
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Manhattan is surrounded by how many rivers?

Manhattan city is surrounded by the Hudson River to the west, Harlem River to the north, and the East River to the east.
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Which river divides the USA and Mexico?

The 1900 miles long Rio Grande River acts as a border between Mexico and Texas.
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On the banks of which river was the Taj Mahal built?

Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This symbol of love resides on the banks of the Yamuna River.
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On the basins of which river was the Harappan civilization found?

Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, was one of the early civilizations in the world that flourished on the basins of the Indus River.
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Which country has a water bridge built over a river?

The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a large navigable bridge built over the river Elbe. The bridge is about a kilometer long and allows cargo ships to cross the river.
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What does the Imjin River in South Korea known as?

South Koreans also refer to the Imjin River as the "River of the Dead" as many dead bodies from North Korea have floated down the river to South Korea.
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What is the total number of countries that do not have any rivers?

There are total of 17 countries in the world, including Saudi Arabia, that do not have any rivers.
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Which river created the Grand Canyon?

The Grand Canyon in Arizona, US, is one of the most prominent showcases of a geological timeline. It is believed to have been formed over the course of millions of years by the Colorado River.
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Can you guess the world’s deepest river?

The Congo River is the world's deepest river with the depth of 220 meters. It is also the second longest river in Africa.
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Which river is considered the most beautiful in the world?

Caño Cristales, considered the most beautiful rivers in the world is also known as "The Liquid Rainbow" and the "River of Five Colors" due to its striking colors.
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On which river does the University Boat Race competition in London occur every year?

Every year, there is a University Boat Race between The Cambridge and Oxford University that takes place of the Thames River.
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Where do most rivers flow into?

Most rivers naturally flow into large lakes, seas and the oceans.
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Which river accommodates the biggest Hydro-electric dam in the word?

The Three Gorges Dam is the biggest hydro-electric dam in the world, which is built on the Yangtze River.
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Which African county is the origin of Africa’s Zambezi River?

The Zambezi River is the longest east flowing African river that originates from Mwinilunga, Zambia.
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Where does the Canadian River flow?

The Canadian river, largest tributary of the Arkansas River, starts from Northeastern New Mexico in the U.S. and joins the Arkansas river in Haskell County.
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Which among these rivers flow north?

There are many rivers that flow north, one among them is the Nile River. It is also the longest rivers to flow north.
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In which direction do most of the rivers flow?

Most of the rivers flow downhill. There are some rivers, like Nile that flow uphill.
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Through how many countries does the river Nile flow?

The Nile flows through ten different countries, namely Egypt, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.
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Which of these rivers is not in Russia?

Volga, Ob, and Yenisei are major Russian rivers; however, Danube River flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
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Which river was once declared dead due to excess pollution, but now known as one of the cleanest rivers in the world?

About fifty years ago, Thames River was so polluted that it was declared dead. Later the government launched a restoration campaign that prevented industries from dumping waste into the river and installed water treatment plants that resulted in it being one of the cleanest rivers today.
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Which Asian river forms the largest delta in the world?

Brahmaputra River of the Indian subcontinent is one of the most important rivers in India. It also forms the largest delta along with the Ganges that flows in the Bay of Bengal.
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Which of these rivers is salty?

The Arizona Salt River originated from the Gila River, but later falls into the Salt River tributary after leaving the Arizona White Mountains. A certain type of tree, called the Salt Cedar lines the Arizona River that turns the river water salty.
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13th June, 2019

Rivers are a natural stream of fresh water and are the great source of drinking water, electricity, farming, and transport. There are found in every continent and are popular for different reasons. Some are the longest, while some are known for being most dangerous. If you think you know all about the rivers around the world, then here is a fun challenge for you!

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