Amazon

The Amazon River is the world's biggest river in terms of water output and also the world's longest in terms of length. The river is 4,345 miles long and shared by four South American countries: Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. The Amazon River rises in the Rio Mantaro watershed and flows out of the Andean plain, surrounded by floodplains. The river then flows into Brazil and Peru, forming part of the Peruvian-Colombian border. The Amazon River forms various tributaries and separates into numerous lengthy channels throughout its course. The river's water flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

The Amazon River is distinguished by wooded sections that flood during the rainy season. More than 30 percent of the world's known bird species, over 3,000 fish species, reptiles like the Anaconda, and many microorganisms live in the river. The Amazon River provides the main source of income for many Ecuadorian families. Perennial flooding, on the other hand, has resulted in deaths and property devastation.

Length: 4,345 mile