The longest river in South America is the Amazon River. 🌊
It stretches about 6,400 km (≈4,000 miles), depending on how its source is measured, and it carries more water than any other river in the world.
Interestingly, although the Nile is longer overall, the Amazon has the largest discharge of water and drains the largest rainforest on Earth.
The longest river in South America is the Amazon River.
It is not only the longest river on the continent but also the largest river in the world by volume of water. The Amazon flows through countries like Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, and stretches for about 6,400 km (4,000 miles).
Some scientists even argue it may be the longest river in the world, slightly longer than the Nile River, though this is still debated.